Coastal Mission sails to Confucius Say victory
April 23, 2023
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In a deep and contentious renewal of the Confucius Say Stakes, Coastal Mission proved best in what amounted to his first local stakes try.
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Golden Angel is “one for mom”
April 23, 2023
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James Blackwell thought he would sell his yearling filly, but fate and fortune had other plans for Golden Angel.
Maryland horsemen, track owner see injury issue differently
April 21, 2023
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Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.
Contentious, quality field set for Confucius Say
April 21, 2023
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Saturday’s Confucius Say Stakes at Charles Town has attracted about all of what look to be the major players in the older male state-bred division there.
Track safety concerns prompt Laurel Park closure
April 21, 2023
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Two Thursday horse injuries, one fatal, and the Maryland Racing Commission’s intervention led to a supension of racing at Laurel Park.
Deciding Vote looks to defend Dahlia title
April 20, 2023
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Deciding Vote, the 2022 Dahlia Stakes winner, returns Saturday to Laurel Park to defend her title, where she’ll face Surprisingly, among others.
English Bee hoping to sting rivals in Henry S. Clark
April 20, 2023
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Graded stakes winner English Bee has been installed as the morning line favorite for Saturday’s Henry S. Clark Stakes at Laurel Park.
MHBA to host Elkridge-Harford panel
April 20, 2023
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The Maryland Horse Breeders Association on April 24 will host a panel on the 100th anniversary of the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races.
BackTracks: Smarty Jones’s magical ride
April 20, 2023
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In a new BackTracks: PA-bred Smarty Jones was a serious racehorse, but there was more to his popularity than that.
Laurel Park summer meet dates shifted
April 19, 2023
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Laurel Park’s summer meet will kick off June 2, following a 12-day Pimlico meet, and run through the end of the month (or longer).
Drink up! Preakness Ale to be brewed
April 19, 2023
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The Preakness and Baltimore’s Guinness brewery will team up to produce Preakness Ale, a limited-edition brew.
New stallion True Valour to get “a big chance”
April 19, 2023
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True Valour won stakes in four different seasons, including as an eight-year-old. Now he’s one of the most intriguing young stallions in Maryland.
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