McCraken grabs NTRA poll lead
February 14, 2017
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Three-year-old McCraken took the Grade 3 Sam Davis Stakes Saturday at Tampa and moved to the top of the latest NTRA Top 3-year-old poll.
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Undefeated Crabcakes, pointed to Saturday’s Wide Country at Laurel Park, is putting a spring in the step of her 78-year-old owner, Binnie Houghton.
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February 13, 2017
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News and notes from the region’s racing weekend.
Pricey Johnny Hop wins on debut
February 11, 2017
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Johnny Hop, a $350,000 auction purchase, scored narrowly at first asking today at Laurel Park.
Something old, something new with Espinosa
February 11, 2017
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Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa may be a fresh face in racing – but he’s also a third-generation participant in the game.
Page McKenney among Winter Sprintfest nominees
February 10, 2017
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Defending G3 General George champ Page McKenney is among 187 nominees to six Laurel Park stakes slated for February 18.
Claiming game changes present challenges for tracks, horsemen
February 10, 2017
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Bigger purses have changed the claiming game, presenting challenges – and opportunities – for both horsemen and racetracks.
RMTC adds lab, issues glaucine guideline
February 9, 2017
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The RMTC medication group has given interim accreditation to a new lab and issued guidelines to states and horsemen on dealing with glaucine.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming sees January rise
February 9, 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.
Dulles quarantine facility on drawing board
February 8, 2017
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The proposed facility at Dulles Airport would allow horses to be flown to the Washington area without stopping in New York or Miami to be quarantined.
Midlantic handle steady in January
February 8, 2017
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January’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was basically flat versus December’s number, though all four operating tracks topped $1 million in average betting.
Delp: Why I’m leaving racing
February 8, 2017
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Pajeen Delp is racing royalty, the daughter of Hall of Famer Bud Delp. But a decade after her dad’s passing, she’s decided to leave the game. She explains why here.
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