
Familiar names figure to star on CT Classic undercard
Trainers like James W. Casey, Tim Grams, and Javier Contreras are among those likely to have a say on some of the CT Classic undercard events.

Trainers like James W. Casey, Tim Grams, and Javier Contreras are among those likely to have a say on some of the CT Classic undercard events.

The first running of the Lucy’s Bob Boy Stakes Saturday at Charles Town prompted memories of the speedster, and some “what if” musing.

Which trainers are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.

Breeding organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware will offer bonuses for state-bred runners in the MATCH series this summer.

Grade 1 winner Diversify makes his season debut in Saturday’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic and is primed for a big effort, says trainer Rick Violette.

Laurel Park-based runners Afleet Willy and Something Awesome will meet on the track for the first time — in Saturday’s G2 Charles Town Classic.

The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.

Local stakes winners Still Having Fun and VIP Code are among those who will contest Saturday’s Tesio Stakes at Laurel with a Preakness berth on the line.

Nine fillies are set to contest Saturday’s Weber City Miss at Laurel Park, which offers the winner a spot in May’s Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

Back for a second year, Equestricon will take place in Louisville October 29 and 30 — just in advance of the Breeders’ Cup.

The Charles Town Classic Million Dollar Challenge is free to enter, and if you pick 11 races correctly, you’ll share in $1 million!

One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.
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