On Tap: Stakes and more
March 21, 2014
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This week’s On Tap features the two stakes from Laurel Park, and elsewhere, a trainer, two riders, and a horse nearing milestones.
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In the wake of PETA’s allegations of cruelty towards horses in the Steve Asmussen barn, the Thoroughbred Racing Associations issued its own statement.
Zayats to scratch Asmussen-trained horses in wake of PETA accusations
March 21, 2014
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In the wake of a PETA video alleging cruelty in the Steve Asmussen barn, owner Ahmed Zayat will scratch his Asmussen-trained horses pending investigation.
Switchfoot, other bands set to play Preakness InfieldFest
March 21, 2014
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The Maryland Jockey Club today announced that Switchfoot, Eli Young Band, Sundy Best and Go Go Gadjet will perform on the Jägermeister stage on Preakness day.
Two stakes top Saturday’s Laurel Park card
March 20, 2014
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An intriguing running of the Harrison Johnson Stakes and the Conniver for state-bred females take center stage on Saturday at Laurel Park.
NTRA, other racing industry groups issue response to PETA allegations
March 20, 2014
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The NTRA and other racing industry stakeholder groups today issued a statement responding to PETA’s allegation of cruelty in trainer Steve Asmussen’s barn.
Claimbox: Claiming activity rises again, and Claiming 7 sees shuffle
March 20, 2014
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Mid-Atlantic claiming activity rose for the fourth consecutive week, and that led to some shuffling of the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Ben’s Cat revving up — for 8 year-old season
March 20, 2014
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“I’m still doing what I love every day,” says trainer King Leatherbury. That includes readying Ben’s Cat for possible fifth Mister Diz win.
RaceBrief for March 20
March 20, 2014
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Our RaceBrief racing notebook grabs some of yesterday’s highlights and looks ahead to the future.
“Moneyhorse”: Racing with analytics
March 19, 2014
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“Moneyball” enshrined using analytics to help players and teams to succeed. Years earlier, George Rowand used it to put his horses in their best spots.
RaceBrief for March 19
March 19, 2014
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Our RaceBrief racing notebook grabs some of yesterday’s highlights and looks ahead to the future.
Maryland Racing Commission tweaks jockey weight allowance rule
March 18, 2014
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The Maryland Racing Commission today tweaked the rules regarding apprentice jockey weight allowances, but the Jockeys’ Guild was still dissatisfied.
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