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Yesterday and today: May 5 racing highlights
Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.

Servis: Cathryn Sophia “deserves a shot”
Though questions abound about the ability of Maryland-bred Cathryn Sophia to get the 9-furlong distance of the Kentucky Oaks, her trainer says she deserves the shot at G1 glory.

Charles Town cancels weekend cards
Because of issues with the track surface, Charles Town will not run either of the cards scheduled for this weekend.

Derby Moments podcast: Keith Feustle
In this Derby Moments podcast, Equibase chart-caller Keith Feustle talks about the challenges – and excitement – of calling the chart for the Kentucky Derby.

Marcus Vitali enters four at Laurel
Trainer Marcus Vitali — briefly barred from entering horses at Laurel Park — has four in the entries for Saturday’s card.

Virginian Jill Byrne finds home at the racetrack
Though she’s as closely associated with Churchill Downs as the twin spires, Virginia native Jill Byrne spent her childhood among the horses at Montpelier.

Yesterday and today: May 4 racing highlights
Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.

MJC to Marcus Vitali: “Face your issues”
Embattled trainer Marcus Vitali will be permitted to enter horses in Maryland — once he regains his Florida license and faces the music from several pending positives.

Yesterday and today: May 3 racing highlights
Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.

NTRA polls: Quiet before the storm
The latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls showed little movement from the prior week – but following this weekend’s Kentucky Derby and other big races, that’ll change.