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Public Works Board approves Pimlico Plus expenditures
Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved nearly $19 million in expenditures to advance the Pimlico Plus plan – but not without trepidation.

What to watch at Charles Town this week
Here’s a quick overview of some of the racing action taking place at Charles Town this weekend…

Preakness: Pletcher “happy” with River Thames
Trainer Todd Pletcher bypassed the Kentucky Derby with the lightly raced River Thames and is happy with his charge heading into the Preakness.

May Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this month around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.

Preakness: Sovereignty a no-go
Kentucky Derby hero Sovereignty will not contest the Preakness, 1/ST Racing announced Tuesday.

Preakness: $100,000 trainer bonus returns
For a ninth straight year, $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run at least five horses in stakes races Preakness weekend.

CT: Banner weekend for breeder Jim Miller
During April’s first weekend of stakes action at Charles Town, longtime local breeder Jim Miller was prominent in multiple states and win photos.

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.

April wagering handle lags 2024 number
April saw wagering handle on US races that was more than 5% below the April 2024 mark, as the industry continues to scuffle.