Rocket Heat lives up to name in Laurel allowance win
April 15, 2018
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Rocket Heat was 2/5 seconds off the track record in an allowance win that may presage a return trip to the McKay Turf Sprint next month.
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Nakamura rallied late to break his maiden Saturday at Laurel Park as the track opened its turf course for the season.
Laki returns to winner’s circle with near-track record at Laurel
April 13, 2018
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Making just his second start since last May, Laki romped to victory in Laurel Park’s allowance feature and may be headed back to stakes company.
“Off to the Races” radio show to feature Easter, more
April 13, 2018
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On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show: Va. Thoroughbred Association’s Debbie Easter, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, MHBA’s Jordyn Egan and more.
Army Mule heads latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll
April 13, 2018
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Army Mule, a Pennsylvania-bred by a Maryland sire, tops the newest Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll released today.
Laurel Park: Alternative jockey rankings through April 12
April 13, 2018
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Which riders are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.
Turf racing, Rainbow 6 carryover on tap at Laurel Park
April 12, 2018
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The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.
Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future
April 12, 2018
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The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.
Claimbox: Claiming activity through March lags 2017
April 12, 2018
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In our February Claimbox report: claiming activity is off by 4.5 percent versus 2017, plus trainers have been the busiest?
A few minutes with… New ARCI chair Mike Hopkins
April 11, 2018
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A visit with Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins, the incoming chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
VA Gov. Northam signs historical racing law to “reinvigorate” racing industry
April 10, 2018
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Tuesday signed a law that will allow “historical racing” machines in Virginia and is expected to allow Colonial Downs to reopen for live racing.
Xpressbet to offer $25,000 Preakness win wager
April 10, 2018
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Wagering company Xpressbet will once again offer one fan the chance to make a $25,000 win wager on the next month’s Preakness Stakes.
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