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Alex Zacney “hoping to make some memories” with Maximus Mischief
Alex Zacney, now 19, was too young to recall much of his father’s near-Triple Crown with Afleet Alex. But he’s hoping 2-year-old Maximus Mischief might provide the family a similar ride.

Jockeys’ Guild elects new board members
At its annual meeting earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new board members and officers, as well as conducting other business.

Laurel-based Something Awesome, Unbridled Juan now Pegasus possibles
Multiple graded winner Something Awesome and Unbridled Juan, both from the Jose Corrales barn at Laurel Park, are under consideration for January’s Pegasus World Cup.
Hammond, Burnham added to Racing Hall of Fame Media Roll of Honor
Broadcaster Tom Hammond and the late cinematographer Joe Burnham have been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Media Roll of Honor.

Gunnevera to target Pegasus World Cup
Gunnevera, third in last year’s Pegasus World Cup and second in last month’s Breeders’ Cup Classic, will again tackle the Pegasus World Cup.

Alwaysmining stars on Maryland Juvenile Champions day
Alwaysmining romped to a sharp win in the Maryland Juvenile Futurity Saturday at Laurel Park, while Money Fromheaven upset the Juvenile Filly Championship.

Awesome D J impresses in debut victory
Awesome D J was much the best in winning his career debut by almost five in a sharp time for the one-turn mile.

Pegasus World Cup: Seeking the Soul, True Timber added to mix
Two new runners — Seeking the Soul and True Timber — are being pointed to the Pegasus World Cup in January at Gulfstream Park.

“Crookedest foal” Ava O running on the straight and narrow
When she was born, Ava O was the “crookedest foal” folks had ever seen, but with three wins in her last seven starts, she seems to have straightened things out.

Ghosts of racetracks past: The parrot, the riot, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park
Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the parrot that cursed, the riot that broke out, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park.