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.
A rehabbed paddock and walking ring — oh, and massive purse increases — will greet horsemen during Parx Racing’s fall festival, starting August 29.
Each of the four will be restricted to West Virginia-breds and offer a purse of $30,000 on the September 19 card.
American Pharoah’s atop the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll once again, while Arlington Million winner The Pizza Man spices things up in 10th.
West Virginia-breds were the stars of the mid-Atlantic stakes show this weekend, and not just at Charles Town.
Balancing family and work is a challenge all parents face. For single mom/jockey Maria Remedio, the key is keeping an eye on what really matters.
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