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Diversify “couldn’t be doing better” heading to CT Classic
Grade 1 winner Diversify makes his season debut in Saturday’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic and is primed for a big effort, says trainer Rick Violette.

Locals Afleet Willy, Something Awesome to tackle CT Classic
Laurel Park-based runners Afleet Willy and Something Awesome will meet on the track for the first time — in Saturday’s G2 Charles Town Classic.

Commonwealth Derby, Oaks will not be run in 2018
The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.

VIP Code, Still Having Fun to meet again in Tesio
Local stakes winners Still Having Fun and VIP Code are among those who will contest Saturday’s Tesio Stakes at Laurel with a Preakness berth on the line.

Fillies vie for Black-Eyed Susan spot in Weber City Miss
Nine fillies are set to contest Saturday’s Weber City Miss at Laurel Park, which offers the winner a spot in May’s Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

Equestricon announces 2018 schedule as tickets now on sale
Back for a second year, Equestricon will take place in Louisville October 29 and 30 — just in advance of the Breeders’ Cup.

Charles Town: Latest trainer stats through April 17
Which trainers are having the best season at Charles Town? We wanted to look beyond simply wins; here’s one alternative, with the latest stats.

Charles Town Classic: No risk, big reward with $1 million pool
The Charles Town Classic Million Dollar Challenge is free to enter, and if you pick 11 races correctly, you’ll share in $1 million!

In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step
One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.

Fasig-Tipton May sale catalog now available online
Some 600 hips are entered in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds in Training sale taking place in mid-May in Timonium.