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Irish War Cry goes to head of NTRA class
Undefeated sophomore Irish War Cry is the nation’s top-rated three-year-old in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Irish War Cry powers to Holy Bull triumph
New Jersey-bred Irish War Cry delivered an emphatic win in the Holy Bull Saturday and now looks to be a serious Kentucky Derby contender.

“Off to the Races” radio show returns
“Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” returns to talk horse racing on Richmond radio – and internet everywhere – February 11.

El Areeb romps to Withers triumph
Favored El Areeb made it three straight stakes wins, and burnished his Kentucky Derby resume, with an easy score in the Withers Stakes today.

On tap: Weekend action
What’s on tap: four Midlantic-breds in graded stakes, including two on the Derby trail.

ARCI conference to tackle drug testing, stewards
The annual Conference on Racing Integrity and Equine Welfare will focus on what the ARCI calls “blunt discussion” of key racing issues.

New Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program to launch
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program encourages young people to work in the Thoroughbred industry and will launch in June.

Eventful evening for Wesley Ho
Jockey Wesley Ho had a spill and a disqualification during an eventful evening at Charles Town.

NJ-bred Irish War Cry tackles big boys in Holy Bull
Undefeated sophomore Irish War Cry will tackle champion 2-year-old Classic Empire and graded winner Gunnevara in Saturday’s G2 Holy Bull.

With Cherokee Blessing, patience — and having best horse — pay off
Cherokee Blessing returned from a 30-month layoff to win her first start back at Charles Town, conjuring memories of Michael Dickinson runners. How’d they do it?