
Edgar Prado, having come full circle, nears milestone
Racing back in Maryland, where his career launched, jockey Edgar Prado is nearing a remarkable milestone: 7,000 wins.

Racing back in Maryland, where his career launched, jockey Edgar Prado is nearing a remarkable milestone: 7,000 wins.

The Virginia Equine Alliance, the umbrella group representing the state’s horse industry, is applauding a new state law and the sale of Colonial Downs.

The Maryland Racing Commission heard today that the racing industry had enjoyed a productive 2018 legislative session, with three bills it supported passing.

The sale of Virginia’s Colonial Downs was completed Wednesday, moving Virginia racing one step closer to a rebirth — live racing perhaps returning in 2019.

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

Frank Stronach will receive the Dinny Phipps Award, which honors an individual or individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health.

Didn’t make it out to Laurel Park for the Tesio Stakes day card? No worries — our photographers were on the scene. Here’s what they saw.

UAE Derby winner Mendelssohn made the biggest strides, up to fourth in the new NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

In our weekly roundup, racing action around the region you might have missed…

Fresh off a narrow win in the Charles Town Classic, Something Awesome will be pointed to the Grade 3 Pimlico Special next month, trainer Jose Corrales said.

Six months and a day after her win in the Maryland Million Ladies, My Sistersledge returned to the winner’s circle Sunday afternoon at Laurel Park.

Local stalwart Lake Ponchatrain won the rechristened Dance to Bristol Stakes – a satisfying win for jock Xavier Perez, who also rode the race’s namesake.
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