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Sheldon Russell, Susan Cooney among “Off to the Races” radio guests
Saturday’s edition of “Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” will feature jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Susan Cooney.

As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates

Good Night Shirt, Deputed Testamony newest Maryland Hall of Famers
The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame’s fifth class includes Good Night Shirt and Preakness winner Deputed Testamony.

Graded winners Page McKenney, Dark Nile top Parx stakes
G3 Delaware Oaks winner Dark Nile and G2 General George winner Page McKenney are among those entered in a pair of PA-bred stakes Saturday at Parx Racing.

Carr’s Exaggerator photo wins Frutkoff Award
A photo by Rob Carr of Exaggerator in the homestretch of the Preakness has won the Jerry Frutkoff Preakness Photograph Award.

Laurel to hold first 2017 baby race Saturday
The first two-year-old race of 2017 in Maryland will take place Saturday as the first race on Laurel Park’s card.

For bettors, the search for Derby bragging rights
Hit the Kentucky Derby and have bragging rights for a year. Miss it? It can be a long wait till the next one… musings on wagering the Derby.

Laurel Park among tracks participating in PDJF Derby day fundraiser
Laurel Park will be one of two dozen racetracks participating in a Derby day fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).

Stronach endorses federal bill on racing medication
Frank Stronach, whose Stronach Group owns Laurel Park and Pimlico, has endorsed federal legislation on medication that opponents fear will lead to a Lasix ban.

Hopkins, RMTC receive ARCI awards
Mike Hopkins of the Maryland Racing Commission and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium were honored by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.