Thoroughbred Idea Foundation to keynote HBPA convention
The March 2019 HBPA convention will be keynoted by a panel from the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation, a sort of racing think tank.
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Congrats Gal was much the best in the Smart Halo Stakes Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park.
The GQ Approach – Laurel November 10
The GQ Approach features full-card selections from Laurel Park, including a daily Best Bet, Longshot Play, and multi-race wagers.
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The GQ Approach – Laurel November 9
The GQ Approach features full-card selections from Laurel Park, including a daily Best Bet, Longshot Play, and multi-race wagers.
Wesley Ward has trio pointed to Laurel juvenile stakes
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The GQ Approach – Laurel November 8
The GQ Approach features full-card selections from Laurel Park, including a daily Best Bet, Longshot Play, and multi-race wagers.
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The GQ Approach – Laurel November 4
The GQ Approach features full-card selections from Laurel Park, including a daily Best Bet, Longshot Play, and multi-race wagers.
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Trevor Triple: Scrap Copper gives McCarthy three stakes winsNovember 10, 2018
“We’ll be back”: Congrats Gal takes Smart HaloNovember 10, 2018
Runnin’toluvya looms solid choice in A HuevoNovember 9, 2018
Ghosts of racetracks past: The birth, death, rebirth, and final demise of Garden State ParkNovember 8, 2018
Stover: Good horsemanship key in avoiding breakdownsNovember 7, 2018
Video: Midlantic racing highlightsNovember 6, 2018
Breeders’ Cup: Ladies weekend as fillies steal the showNovember 5, 2018