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Midlantic racing roundup: Week ending April 15
In our weekly roundup, racing action around the region you might have missed…
Rocket Heat lives up to name in Laurel allowance win
Rocket Heat was 2/5 seconds off the track record in an allowance win that may presage a return trip to the McKay Turf Sprint next month.
Nakamura breaks maiden as Laurel Park opens turf course
Nakamura rallied late to break his maiden Saturday at Laurel Park as the track opened its turf course for the season.
Laki returns to winner’s circle with near-track record at Laurel
Making just his second start since last May, Laki romped to victory in Laurel Park’s allowance feature and may be headed back to stakes company.
“Off to the Races” radio show to feature Easter, more
On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show: Va. Thoroughbred Association’s Debbie Easter, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, MHBA’s Jordyn Egan and more.
Army Mule heads latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Army Mule, a Pennsylvania-bred by a Maryland sire, tops the newest Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll released today.
Laurel Park: Alternative jockey rankings through April 12
Which riders are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.
Turf racing, Rainbow 6 carryover on tap at Laurel Park
The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.
Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future
The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.
Claimbox: Claiming activity through March lags 2017
In our February Claimbox report: claiming activity is off by 4.5 percent versus 2017, plus trainers have been the busiest?
