
De Francis Dash result “in dispute” after Blu Moon Ace positive
Following a cobalt positive for runner-up Blu Moon Ace, the 2018 De Francis Dash result is in dispute pending the outcome of an appeal.

Following a cobalt positive for runner-up Blu Moon Ace, the 2018 De Francis Dash result is in dispute pending the outcome of an appeal.

Our weekly Laurel Park Racing Notebook includes horses to watch, headlines from the weekend, and hot jocks and trainers.

Concerned about money laundering and the welfare of young horses, the ARCI has called for breeding and sales to be subject to regulation.

Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic region is up around seven percent versus 2016, with more than $22 million in horses claimed through November 30, in our claimbox report.

The 2018 stakes schedule at Charles Town was put on hold by the state Racing Commission today amid concern that the CT Classic purse of $1.2 million is too high.

Apprentice Weston Hamilton, son of journeyman rider Steve Hamilton, logged his first two career wins today at Laurel park.

The life of late broadcaster — and father of Maryland Million — Jim McKay is celebrated in an exhibit at Harford Community College.

Trainer Jeff Runco won his 4000th race yesterday, it coming at Laurel Park, a remarkable milestone he credited to his horses, owners, and help.

Edgar Prado and other winning jocks today employed a common strategy: stay out of trouble and get back to where it’s warm.

Whirlin Curlin, crushed in his first two starts, won today’s Maryland Juvenile Futurity for his second straight stakes win. Here’s why.

Injured jockeys Trevor McCarthy and Victor Carrasco learned this week they can take the next steps in recovery from injury – and shared that news via Twitter.

The Lilac fire at San Luis Rey Downs has displaced untold horses and people. Santa Anita and others invite you to help those affected.
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