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Kentucky Derby odds and post positions; Irish War Cry 6-1
Kentucky Derby odds and post positions were announced this morning, with Irish War Cry the 6-1 fourth choice and Classic Empire favored at 4-1.
Stellar Wind repeats as Va-bred champion
Stellar Wind will be honored as Virginia-bred horse of the year Friday evening in a ceremony at Great Meadow, as will the divisional champions.
Bodemeister, the “almost” horse
Five years ago, Bodemeister almost won the Kentucky Derby and then the Preakness. How might wins have affected Virginia’s struggling thoroughbred industry?
Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
Sheldon Russell gets back to the winner’s circle
Jockey Sheldon Russell, back riding after missing seven months with an injury, earned his first win back on Saturday.
Comfort key for Irish War Cry as Derby nears
While many trainers sent their horses to Churchill Downs, Graham Motion kept Irish War Cry home at Fair Hill until Monday. He sat down with Gary Quill to discuss that decision and much else.
Wonder How rolls for Taylor-Salzman team
Wonder How took Maryland’s second baby race of the year this afternoon for owner Kenny Taylor and trainer John Salzman, Sr. – the team behind Xtra Heat.
After romp, Shimmering Aspen may try stakes company
Shimmering Aspen dazzled in an easy allowance victory Saturday at Laurel Park. Next up: possibly graded stakes company on Preakness weekend.
Page McKenney powers to Lyman Stakes victory
Seven-year-old Page McKenney moved past $1.5 million in earnings with a win in today’s Lyman Stakes at Parx Racing.
“Pleasant surprise” as Contrarity becomes first Maryland 2yo winner of 2017
Contrarity scored a 15-1 in Saturday’s Laurel Park opener, the first two-year-old race of 2017 in Maryland.
