
Claimbox: Claiming activity flat
Mid-Atlantic claiming activity was flat during the week, while a busy week spurred a new trainer to the top of the Midlantic Claiming 7 for the first time.

Mid-Atlantic claiming activity was flat during the week, while a busy week spurred a new trainer to the top of the Midlantic Claiming 7 for the first time.

A state report on Pennsylvania slots revenue also reveals much about the state of racing, and its challenges, in Pennsylvania and beyond.

The state Gaming Control Board reports that declining Pennsylvania slots play in 2013 led to a drop in slots revenue directed to horse racing and breeding.

Florida Derby winner Constitution and Louisiana Derby winner Vicar’s In Trouble were big movers as a busy weekend shook up the NTRA Top Thoroughbred polls.

Today in Racing History, Caesar’s Wish — a horse the late Dickie Small thought the best he’d ever trained — took the Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico.

In a letter and a release, Colonial Downs today outlined its vision for the future of Virginia racing — one which does not include the Virginia HBPA.

Colonial Downs escalated its conflict with Virginia horsemen, calling for a new group to replace the HBPA and support its drive for “highest quality” racing.

Pimlico will aim to host a world-record Zumba class on Black-Eyed Susan day.

On Friday Colonial Downs will set its turf course ablaze to remove dead grass and facilitate new growth. It’s open to the public, and who doesn’t love a fire?

Once he met Barbaro, Kerry Thomas was smitten with Thoroughbreds — and driven to understand what makes them tick. It may not be what you think…
Top 10 from Saturday’s Maryland Handicapping Series contest.

Marylanders are remembering training great Dickie Small, who passed away on Friday, as a consummate horseman — and much more.
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