
Maximum Security out but tough PA Derby field remains
Maximum Security, the morning line favorite, is out of Saturday’s G1 Pennsylvania Derby, but a tough field remains.

Maximum Security, the morning line favorite, is out of Saturday’s G1 Pennsylvania Derby, but a tough field remains.

Saturday’s Grade 1 Cotillion at Parx Racing features the undefeated Guarana, Kentucky Oaks winner Serengeti Empress, and 2-year-old filly champ Jaywalk.

While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.

Arlington Million winner Bricks and Mortar, undefeated in 2019, remains atop the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Bachelor’s Bait made an impressive debut Saturday at Laurel Park and has her connections thinking of her half-sister, graded winner Tequilita.

Nine-year-old Oak Bluffs proved best for trainer Mary Eppler in the Joey P Handicap for NJ-breds at Monmouth Park.

Craig Fravel, CEO of Breeders’ Cup for the last eight years, will leave that post to join the Stronach Group as CEO of Racing Operations.

Justify comes back positive, retirements, and more, in the Week in social media.

It’s taken a while, but jockey Ricardo Chiappe feels at home at Delaware Park — and believes he has plenty of good years still to come.

John Mazza, who trains Monmouth Oaks winner Horologist, is 82. Owner, Cameron Beatty is 27. It’s a racing odd couple that’s a “perfect marriage.”

Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over Labor Day weekend…

With the Delaware Park meet underway, our correspondent returns with horses to watch, bet-backs, tips and more.
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