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Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Gigante tabbed Va-bred Horse of the Year
On the strength of the biggest-ever win by a Virginia-bred at Colonial Downs, Gigante has been named state-bred Horse of the Year.
Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred wins Eclipse
A story by Sandy McKee published in Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine has been named a 2021 Eclipse Award winner.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 7 card
Laurel Park has canceled its Jan. 7 card after more snow fell in central Maryland overnight. It’s the second straight canceled race day.
Charles Town adds makeup card Jan. 12
Having canceled its Jan. 6 card because of impending weather, Charles Town Races will add a card Jan. 12 and shift the canceled races to that day.
10-furlong Pimlico Special one of two stakes changes
Why’s the Pimlico Special distance different this year than previously, and other questions you didn’t know you wanted answered.
Tom Creel keeping optimistic view amid trying times
Industry veteran Tom Creel, the new racing secretary at Delaware Park, believes better days are ahead.
F-T sale, Derby DQ, and more: The week in social media
The Derby DQ, Fasig-Tipton sale, and more: what social media has been buzzing about.
Maryland Jockey Club seeks dismissal of Baltimore suit
The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.
With subsidy, sports betting Monmouth Park set for new season
Monmouth Park kicks off its 2019 season today – with, for the first time in a while, a sens of optimism.
Win Win Win, Smarty Jones, and more: The week in social media
Win Win Win readies for the Derby, Smarty Jones redux, and more, in the week in social media.
Charles Town resurfacing placed on hold by weather
The resurfacing of Charles Town’s racing strip – already troubled by the discovery of rocks in the surface – is being further delayed by steady rain the last two weeks.
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.
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.
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.
Laurel Park to hold Triple Crown Kickoff Party
The Triple Crown Kickoff at Laurel Park will include prizes like Preakness tickets and a 48-inch flat screen television.
Trainer Marcus Vitali in Maryland limbo – for now
The Maryland Jockey Club expects to decide late Saturday on whether to accept entries from trainer Marcus Vitali, embroiled in a medication controversy.
Team Pharoah to receive Preakness special award of merit
The connections of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will receive a special award of merit at this year’s Preakness.
Bud Clydesdales to visit Charles Town
The Budweiser clydesdales will visit Charles Town in mid-May, between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
