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MRC chair Michael Algeo featured on “Off to the Races” radio show
On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show: Md. Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo, Derby Bill Watson, and more.
MD-breds dominate first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of 2018
The top five 3yos in the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of 2018 all were bred in Maryland – the first time that’s happened – led by Still Having Fun.
Elizabeth Meehan, Fairweather Friend hope to be on track in ’18
Fairweather Friend had bad luck getting to the track, but owner-trainer Elizabeth Meehan hopes that’s all behind her talented gelding.
Jockey Ron Franklin, 58, passes from lung cancer
Jockey Ronnie Franklin, who won two legs of the Triple Crown aboard the great Spectacular Bid, died Thursday at age 58.
Laurel Park: Alternative trainer stats through March 7
Which trainers are having the best season at Laurel Park? We wanted to look beyond simply wins; here’s one alternative.
NJ-bred Green Gratto to tackle G3 Tom Fool
Multiple graded stakes winner Green Gratto, a New Jersey-bred, will try his luck in Saturday’s G3 Tom Fool at Aqueduct.
Columbia resident Conley takes Champions ‘capping tournament
The Champions handicapping tournament at Laurel Park went to Columbia, MD resident Brian Conley by a narrow margin of just over $3.
Charles Town: Latest trainer stats through March 6
Which trainers are having the best season at Charles Town? We wanted to look beyond simply wins; here’s one alternative.
Claimbox: Claiming activity trailing 2017 levels
In our February Claimbox report: claiming activity is off by 4.5 percent versus 2017, plus trainers have been the busiest?
Bolt d’Oro grabs top spot in NTRA 3-year-old poll
Bolt d’Oro, who has yet to race in 2018, grabbed the top spot among 3-year-olds in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll after Good Magic lost.
