
Va-bred Rapid Rhythm takes Fair Grounds stake
Five-year-old Rapid Rhythm won her third straight stake by taking the Mardi Gras at the Fair Grounds Tuesday.

Five-year-old Rapid Rhythm won her third straight stake by taking the Mardi Gras at the Fair Grounds Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

A jockey’s milestone, a warhorse’s retirement, impressive debuts, and some chalk in our weekend wrap.

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.

Three-year-old El Areeb had his final breeze before the G3 Gotham next Saturday this morning at Laurel Park.

We dig into Friday’s Maryland Stadium Authority report from phase one of its study into the future of Pimlico as home of the Preakness.

“Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” returns February 18 with a special focus on the graded stakes at Laurel Park.

Monmouth Park horsemen and area breeders have fingers crossed, but with fewer days likely in ’17, optimism is in short supply.

For want of four pounds, trainer Robbie Bailes and Concordia’s Way will lose a $31,000 purse, the Maryland Racing Commission decided today.

At many tracks young women are prominent in front of the camera as racing analysts; at Charles Town Katherine Turnbull and Bethanny Roll are thriving behind it.
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