Claimbox: Claiming up in February
March 3, 2017
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January claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was up 40 percent versus the prior year, aided by an additional track being open.
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March 3, 2017
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In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of 2017, two of the nation’s top sophs rule their division, while an Eclipse Award champ leads the older horses.
Cathryn Sophia tabbed as Md-bred Horse of the Year
March 2, 2017
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Cathryn Sophia earned laurels as the top Maryland-bred runner of 2016, the Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced today.
Irish War Cry favored in Fountain of Youth
March 2, 2017
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Irish War Cry, the undefeated New Jersey-bred, will look to take another step towards the May 6 Kentucky Derby Saturday in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.
The Racing Biz named among world’s top racing websites
March 2, 2017
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The list, from Feedspot, names The Racing Biz as the world’s 34th best horse racing website, behind only a handful of US-based sites on a mostly Euro-centric list.
Md-based El Areeb favored in Gotham
March 1, 2017
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El Areeb, based at Laurel Park, would likely have enough points to guarantee a Kentucky Derby berth if he wins Saturday’s Gotham Stakes.
Va-bred Rapid Rhythm takes Fair Grounds stake
March 1, 2017
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Five-year-old Rapid Rhythm won her third straight stake by taking the Mardi Gras at the Fair Grounds Tuesday.
Gov. Hogan: No $300 million check for Pimlico
March 1, 2017
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan acknowledged in an interview the importance of the Preakness – but he made clear that no $300 million check for Pimlico is forthcoming.
Slick William Delivers the Thrill of Victory
February 28, 2017
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It was only a conditioned claiming race on a dreary Sunday at Laurel Park – oh, and also one of the most joyous moments of our correspondent’s life.
With big weekend looming, McCraken retains top spot in NTRA top 3yo poll
February 27, 2017
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McCraken and Arrogate lead the latest NTRA Top 3-year-old and Top Thoroughbred Polls, but with major Derby preps this weekend, things could change.
Weekend wrap: Feb. 27
February 27, 2017
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A jockey’s milestone, a warhorse’s retirement, impressive debuts, and some chalk in our weekend wrap.
Motion hoping for good dilemma with Irish War Cry
February 26, 2017
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Sophomore Irish War Cry breezed a solid five furlongs yesterday, and trainer Graham Motion said he’s ready for next weekend’s Fountain of Youth.
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