
Hall of Famer Cigar passes
Cigar, the Maryland-bred colt whose 16-race win streak captivated the nation, has died at age 24.

Cigar, the Maryland-bred colt whose 16-race win streak captivated the nation, has died at age 24.

With the 2014 Maryland Million nearly at hand, we revisit last year’s edition, race by race. Today, Jonesin for Jerry takes the Maryland Million Lassie.
Colonial Downs says it’s fixing Virginia racing by creating, then negotiating with a new “horsemen’s group.” Nick Hahn says that sounds more like gelding.

With the 2014 Maryland Million nearly at hand, we revisit last year’s edition, race by race. Today, It’s a Bang takes the Maryland Million Nursery.

The latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll has only one big mover — and she heads the wrong way.

Ramon Dominguez will kick off W.V. Breeders Classics day — nine races for West Virginia-breds with $1.2 million in purses — at its Breakfast of Champions.

Maryland Million Sprint winner Jack on the Rocks made his way down the ladder after that 2010 win — until his journey took a turn for the better.

Colonial Downs, Inc., says it’ll close its track and OTBs unless the Virginia Racing Commission approves its proposed schedule – and contract with a new horsemen’s group.

Trainer Anthony Pecoraro has used his keen eye and horse sense — rather than access to fancy bloodlines — to thrive in racing for 30 years.

In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet digs into a first-level allowance and shares a Pick 3 ticket.

On tap: no stakes but plenty of racing action in the mid-Atlantic.

Damon and Christine Dilodovico’s “once in a lifetime horse,” Immortal Eyes, spent four months in another barn. Now he’s back — and everyone’s smiling.
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