
Charles Town-based retirement program ramps up
Equine Encore Performance, which rehomes, repurposes, and retires Thoroughbred racehorses racing or training at Charles Town, placed 54 horses in 2014.

Equine Encore Performance, which rehomes, repurposes, and retires Thoroughbred racehorses racing or training at Charles Town, placed 54 horses in 2014.

Ice sculptures and big screens and drinks specials, oh my! It’s Laurel Park’s Winter Carnival this weekend.

What’s on tap for Sunday… a couple of horses to watch.

Trainer Jerry Thurston today became the fourth Maryland trainer suspended in the last week for a stanozolol positive.

Jockey Trevor McCarthy and trainer Kieron Magee were honored today at Laurel Park for leading Maryland in wins in 2014.

In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays a Pick 3 and analyzes a maiden special weight event for three-year-olds.

What’s on tap for Saturday… a couple of horses to watch.

Zee Bros, who upset the De Francis Dash this past November, is expected back for next weekend’s Grade 3 General George Handicap.

Sources said the Monarch Content Management-Mid Atlantic Cooperative dispute — keeping regional bettors from playing many tracks — may soon be resolved.

Lady Vivien tested positive for stanozolol — and that one positive test could have impacted three sets of connections, pointing up new med rule challenges.

The Jockey Club’s America’s Best Racing program will partner with Autism Speaks to help that group raise money and to increase awareness of both endeavors.

The Thoroughbred industry’s wagering handle ticked up in January, while the value of purses and the number of races declined.
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