At 83, longtime trainer Garner Vinson has promoted himself to a supervisory role, while sons John and Lee run a small operation that keeps on winning.
Grade 1 winners Dame Dorothy and Stellar Wind top the two divisions of the Top Midlantic-bred Poll for August.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Maryland Pride day at Laurel Park.
In the third of Teresa Genaro’s 2015 Spa Diary, longtime top Parx Racing rider Kendrick Carmouche takes his talents to the Spa — and thrives.
Trainer Hamilton Smith has two promising runners — 3yo Miss Bullistic and Talk Show Man — looking to return from layoffs with stakes wins Saturday.
Laurel Park will offer $50,000 guaranteed pools Saturday on its 10-cent Rainbow 6 and its 50-cent Pick 5, which features an industry-low 12 percent takeout.
Three graded events formerly run in Virginia, the Maryland Million, and the De Francis Dash highlight the fall schedule at Laurel Park.
Immortal Eyes, the Greatness gelding who won the 2013 De Francis Dash and set a still extant record for 4 1/2 furlongs at Charles Town, has been retired.
Five-time Mister Diz winner Ben’s Cat and All Brandy champ Vielsalm aim to defend their crowns Saturday at Laurel Park on “Maryland Pride” day.
“It’s nice to work with horses instead of humans,” says 20yo Liam Benson, who will balance training Tyro winner Expected Ruler with attending fall classes.
Delaware Park canceled after today’s fourth race when valets and some riders refused to work after an injured valet was, they said, not treated in a timely fashion.
Delaware Park, Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Delaware Jockeys’ Association are teaming up to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund August 22.
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