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Arrogate named World’s Best Racehorse
For the second straight year – this time despite a disappointing second half of the season – Arrogate was named the World’s Best Racehorse.
U-Maryland Equine Studies Program to receive special award
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies Program will receive a special award from the Md. Horse Breeders Association.
Laurel EHV-1 scare shows fragility, connectedness of equine population
A potential case of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) at Laurel Park has a barn under quarantine — and highlights how vulnerable horse populations can be.
Injured Jevian Toledo hoping for February return to riding
Jockey Jevian Toledo, injured in a training accident at Laurel Park, has been released from the hospital and is hopeful of returning to riding late next month.
Weekend roundup: Racing around the Mid-Atlantic
In our new weekly roundup, racing action around the region you might have missed…
Jock Jevian Toledo sidelined after training accident
Jockey Jevian Toledo will be out indefinitely after fracturing two vertebrae in a training accident.
Michael Merryman: First win as trainer continues family tradition
Young trainer Michael Merryman logged his first win today at Laurel Park, continuing a family tradition — but one he’d nearly passed on.
Ms Locust Point romps to popular What A Summer victory
Ms Locust Point ran like the 1-9 shot she was, rolling to a three-length win in Laurel Park’s $100,000 What A Summer Stakes on Saturday.
Awesome Banner: Anatomy of a form reversal
Awesome Banner tackled top sprinters until suddenly going off form two races back. Today in the Fire Plug at Laurel Park, he got his groove back.
Camarero: Four months on, a dire situation for the horses
Four months after Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico, Thoroughbreds at Camarero racetrack remain in dire straits.
