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O Dionysus to try two turns in Private Terms
The talented but flighty sophomore O Dionysus will try two turns for the first time as he headlines the Private Terms Stakes at Laurel.

With effort to build track at Morven Park over, Virginia racing interests regroup
Nearly two years after identifying Morven Park as the right spot for a Thoroughbred track, Virginia racing interests have pulled the plug and must reassess.

Preakness Big Bet sweepstakes returns
For the fifth straight year, Xpressbet will sponsor its $25,000 Preakness Big Bet contest allowing one winner to swing for the fences with a Preakness wager.

Of characters and near-misses: My day at the handicapping contest
The last time she attended a handicapping contest, 15 years ago, our correspondent had a chair thrown at her. This time was bound to be better… right?

Charles Town Classic to be on Fox Sports 2
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.

“Wow factor” horse Peace and Justice standing in Pennsylvania
Ultra-speedy Peace and Justice is the first son of War Front to stand in Pennsylvania. He’s at Diamond B Farm.

No Mo Dough one mo runner for Motion barn
No Mo Dough won at first asking Sunday and may be yet another talented young runner from the Graham Motion barn.

Tapwrit, Mastery rise in NTRA top 3yo poll
While McCraken still leads in the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll, Tampa Bay Derby winner Tapwrit and San Felipe winner Mastery both moved up.

EquiLottery bill introduced in West Virginia
Legislation that would enable EquiLottery in West Virginia was introduced today, with 10 delegates signed on.

Weekend wrap: March 13
Win streaks and runners bearing high hopes feature in our newest weekend wrap.