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Correjon sets Laurel Park track record*
Correjon set a Laurel Park track record — albeit at a rarely-used distance — for his second straight score.

Nearly 700 to compete in Thoroughbred Makeover
Nearly 700 trainers have been accepted to have horses in the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover, which takes place in October.

News and notes: NJ legislature approves $100 million racing subsidy
Monmouth Park will receive $10 million per year for the next five years as part of a racing subsidy, and other news and notes from the region.

Maryland-bred Our Braintrust to tackle G3 Withers
Maryland-bred Our Braintrust, now with new connections, aims to get on the Derby trail in Saturday’s G3 Withers Stakes at the Big A.

Great Notion earns third straight Md. stallion of the year honor
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced its stallion, broodmare, and breeder of the year for 2018.

Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed
Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the Bowie, the Maryland track known for wicked winters — and the unusual devotion of its fans.

Laurel, Charles Town cancel Thursday cards
Predicted icy temperatures have led Laurel Park and Charles Town Races to cancel their Thursday cards.

Charles Town, Penn National announce cancellations
With nasty winter weather arriving in the Mid-Atlantic, Charles Town Races and Penn National both will miss some days this week.

Spotlight-stealing Whereshetoldmetogo looks to take bite out of older runners
The story of Whereshetoldmetogo, whose success has outstripped his price as a yearling, and whose fame has outstripped his success (so far).

New board members named for Aftercare Alliance
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced its new president and members of its board of directors.