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A tale of two fillies: B’s Wild Cork fashions solid ledger
B’s Wild Cork has fashioned a solid career thus far, though she’s under the radar, overshadowed by a filly who broke her maiden the same night.

Tom Creel named Delaware Park racing secretary
Parx assistant racing secretary Tom Creel will take over as racing secretary at Delaware Park.

Stronach 5 races announced
Friday’s Stronach 5 features one race each from Laurel Park and Santa Anita and three from Gulfstream.

Delaware Park to race 85 days in 2019
Delaware Park will have a slightly longer meet in 2019 than it has in recent years.

MATCH Series set for April return
The MATCH Series will make its 2019 return April 20 at Laurel Park with significant format changes on tap.

Pittman to receive Humanitarian Award
Steuart Pittman, founder of the Retired Racehorse Project, will receive the 2018 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award from the US Equestrian Federation.

Ghosts of racetracks past: Shenandoah Downs, the track next door
Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the Shenandoah Downs, the track that was right around the corner from its main rival, Charles Town Races.

Timeless Curls, General Downs take Laurel route stakes
Timeless Curls emphatically won the first stake of her career in the Nellie Morse Saturday at Laurel Park, while General Downs also earned his first stakes win.

Midlantic racing: Weather wins
A mid-winter snow storm forced the cancellation of one entire Midlantic racing card and most of another.

Home Run Maker lives up to name in Fire Plug
“A good closing kick,” is how assistant trainer Talie Lynch understates Home Run Makers style, which he displayed in winning the Fire Plug at Laurel Park.