
Monmouth Park cheers Christie move to allow sports betting
The operators of Monmouth Park cheered New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision today to allow sports wagering at racetracks and casinos.

The operators of Monmouth Park cheered New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision today to allow sports wagering at racetracks and casinos.

Mid-Atlantic tracks ran a baker’s dozen worth of stakes this weekend, and today’s RaceBrief has a winners photo gallery.

Trainers Dylan Smith and Niall Saville saddled their first stakes winners Saturday at Laurel Park, an achievement that left one breathless and the other chatty.

Teddy Drone winner Rainbow Heir found the state-bred company congenial today, splashing to a 12-length score to top the NJ Thoroughbred Festival at Monmouth.

Legendary earned his first stake win, and gave trainer Niall Saville his, in the Japan Racing Association.

After a 20-month injury break, Bern Identity has now ripped off three wins in just over a month after a flashy score in the Dave’s Friend Stakes.

Favored Sheer Drama proved much the best to win the Thirty Eight Go Go Stakes at Laurel Park.

Vielsalm and trainer Dylan Smith both nabbed their first stakes victories when the horse ran down the entire field to win the All Brandy at Laurel Park.

John Rigattieri and Jamie Ness are among the many trainers from elsewhere who’ve found new racing homes in the mid-Atlantic region.

President Tim Keefe and the other newly chosen officers of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) promised a “new direction” for the group.

In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her thoughts on a late Pick 3 and a best bet!

Trainer Ben Perkins, Jr. will send out three runners at Saturday’s New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival, including solid favorite Rainbow Heir in the NJ Breeders.
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