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Heaven’s Runway looks for third straight in General George
Grade 3 winner Heaven’s Runway will gun for a third straight win against a salty field in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel Park.
Florida Derby under consideration for El Areeb
Laurel Park-based sophomore El Areeb’s trainer Cal Lynch has added the Florida Derby to his list of races under consideration.
Shamrock, Northview PA add to stallion rosters
Sprinter Barbados will stand at Shamrock Farm, while Northview PA adds Uncle Lino to its stallion roster.
Eppler has decision to make with Page McKenney
Trainer Mary Eppler’s Page McKenney won the ’16 General George (at 7 furlongs) and the ’15 Campbell (9f). Saturday he’ll run in one or the other – but which?
McCraken grabs NTRA poll lead
Three-year-old McCraken took the Grade 3 Sam Davis Stakes Saturday at Tampa and moved to the top of the latest NTRA Top 3-year-old poll.
After lean years, Houghton fills up on Crabcakes
Undefeated Crabcakes, pointed to Saturday’s Wide Country at Laurel Park, is putting a spring in the step of her 78-year-old owner, Binnie Houghton.
Weekend racing wrap
News and notes from the region’s racing weekend.
Pricey Johnny Hop wins on debut
Johnny Hop, a $350,000 auction purchase, scored narrowly at first asking today at Laurel Park.
Something old, something new with Espinosa
Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa may be a fresh face in racing – but he’s also a third-generation participant in the game.
Great lineup for return of “Off to the Races” radio show
“Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” returns February 11 with a lineup featuring trainer Cal Lynch and thoroughbred retirement advocate Kim Clark.
