Bill Backer’s lasting legacy
June 2, 2016
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Ad exec-horse breeder-conservationist Bill Backer, who died May 13, was a “renaissance man” whose legacy, friends said, will be felt for generations.
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June 1, 2016
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Do What I Say, owner of a spotless two-for-two turf ledger, is one of 10 sophomore fillies slated to tackle the Stormy Blues Stakes at Pimlico Saturday.
Promising young sire Charitable Man dies
June 1, 2016
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Charitable Man, the young sire whose top runner won the West Virginia Breeders Classic last year, has died.
TCA announces latest Merit Award winners
June 1, 2016
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New Jersey farm owner J. Willard Thompson is one of two recently honored by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).
Sinatra: “Maybe there’s a place” for Laurel, Pimlico
June 1, 2016
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In a May 28 radio interview, Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra acknowledged challenges at Pimlico — but said “there’s a spot” for Old Hilltop going forward.
Top Maryland sire Not for Love dies
May 31, 2016
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Longtime leading Maryland sire Not for Love has been euthanized after a bout with colic.
Yesterday and today: Midlantic stakes winners
May 31, 2016
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The weekend’s Midlantic stakes winners.
Lane Luzzi to move tack to Gulfstream
May 31, 2016
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Jockey Lane Luzzi will shift his tack from Maryland to Gulfstream Park starting this weekend.
Cali Thirty Seven seeks second straight stakes win
May 28, 2016
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Cali Thirty Seven will look for her third straight stakes win – fourth straight overall – in Sunday’s Miss Liberty at Monmouth Park.
Mario Pino to receive Venezia Award
May 28, 2016
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Longtime mid-Atlantic stalwart Mario Pino will receive NYRA’s Mike Venezia Memorial Award for sportsmanship and citizenship.
Exaggerator has final Pimlico gallop
May 28, 2016
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Preakness champ Exaggerator had his final gallop at Pimlico Saturday morning and is scheduled to head to Belmont Sunday.
Delaware handicapping note: Watch the speed bias
May 28, 2016
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Players handicapping Delaware Park’s card, take note: the first three days of the meet have shown a pronounced bias.
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