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From double-a to triple-z, Jockey Club releases newly available names
The Jockey Club today released over 42,000 newly available horse names ranging from one end of the alphabet to the other — literally.
Laurel Park Racing Notebook, Fall Meet Vol. 9
Our weekly Laurel Park Racing Notebook includes horses to watch, headlines from the weekend, and hot jocks and trainers.
NTRA lauds new tax bill’s benefits to racing industry
According to polls, most Americans oppose the new tax plan Pres. Trump is expected to sign — but the NTRA is not among that group. Here’s why.
Peace and Justice: Son of War Front standing in PA, with huge incentive
Peace and Justice, the only son of War Front standing stud in Pennsylvania, comes with a huge incentive — $250,000 to the breeder of his first open stake winner.
Kendrick Carmouche gets 3,000th win
Jockey Kendrick Carmouche scored twice today at Parx Racing to surpass the 3,000-win mark for his career.
Experimental Free Handicap to get new name
The Experimental Free Handicap — used to identify the nation’s top two-year-olds — will henceforth be known as “The Jockey Club’s Annual Top 2-Year-Old Rankings.”
John Bisono: Roundabout journey to the cusp of a milestone
The roundabout journey of jockey John Bisono, on the cusp of 1000 wins in North America, has included a long sojourn in Puerto Rico and a fight with a goose.
Ben’s Cat wins 2017 Vox Populi Award
Maryland-bred stalwart Ben’s Cat has won the Vox Populi Award, created by Penny Chenery to honor racing’s fan favorites.
Alex Cintron: “World revolves around doctors”
Injured rider Alex Cintron says his world now is all about doctors — but until facial swelling subsides, he won’t know if or when he’ll return to riding.
Horse books for the holidays: Missionville book review
We review Missionville, the horse racing novel by former exercise rider Alex Brown.
