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Motion, Stidham hoping juveniles deliver on early promise
Trainers Graham Motion and Mike Stidham both are aiming to take down Breeders’ Cup juvenile races with promising Fair Hill-based runners.
Va-bred Stellar Wind geared up for third Distaff try
The Virginia-bred Stellar Wind has had two heart-breaking trips to the Breeders’ Cup. Friday she’ll try again to add the Distaff to her collection of major wins.
Midlantic handle: October a mixed bag as region’s average up
Handle in the mid-Atlantic region fell in October versus the same month in 2016, though the daily average per track rose by 5 percent.
Claimbox: Regional claiming activity up from 2016
The number of horses changing hands via the claimbox this year is up slightly from 2016, led by Kieron Magee, with over $1 million in claims to date.
Scary Stuff! Longest shot Halloween winners
The Mid-Atlantic’s biggest Halloween upsets of the last 10 years, from Banana Pancakes (72-1) to Van Leroy (38-1).
Jockeys’ Guild, Betfair TVG to raise funds for PDJF
The Jockeys’ Guild and Betfair TVG will partner to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Vouch, Prince Lucky lodge impressive wins at Laurel
Two-year-olds Vouch and Prince Lucky impressed, as expected, today at Laurel Park, prompting high hopes from their connections.
PA-bred Tom’s Ready takes G3 Bold Ruler
One race after Tom’s Ready won the Bold Ruler, Laurel Futurity winner Therapist won the Awad over Maryland-bred, Laurel-based V. I. P. Code.
Big M turf meet concludes with big gains
It was a solid meet for the Big M as the all-turf Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet showed solid wagering gains this year.
Bloody Point — greenly — prevails in debut
Three-year-old Bloody Point — a regally bred War Front filly — was green but prevailed in her career debut this afternoon at Laurel Park.
