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Hamelback: Industry must speak out against decoupling
The horseracing industry must oppose a Florida “decoupling” proposal to sever the racing-gaming connection, says HBPA chief Eric Hamelback.

Triple Crown trail heats up this weekend
The road to the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown heats up Saturday with three key Derby preps, including the Withers with a Midlantic flavor.

Piassek: Laurel needs to find post time sweet spot
There’s been a lot to like about the opening days of the 2025 Laurel Park meet. So why aren’t they betting it? The timing of races might be one issue.

Delaware Park announces 75-day 2025 race schedule
Delaware Park will race 75 days in 2025, the track announced today, and it significantly shuffled its stakes schedule.

Grayson-Jockey Club foundation announces board changes
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, a leading source of private funding for equine medical research, has announced changes to its board.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights
In today’s video, highlights from the weekend’s racing at Charles Town, including some horses figuring this racing thing out.

Virginia Gaming Commission proposal worries racing interests
A proposal to shift oversight of HHR from the Virginia Racing Commission to a new gaming commission has racing interests concerned for the future.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: January 27
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Wild Vine posts Laurel feature upset
Wild Vine lodged a 16-1 upset in Laurel Park’s Sunday allowance feature to cap a weekend of upsets at the Maryland track.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 26, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.