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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.

Trainer Greg Compton heading to Delaware on the rise
Trainer Greg Compton won 14 races at Delaware Park last meet, good for sixth in wins, and will arrive for this year’s meet with stronger stock.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights
In today’s video, highlights from the weekend’s racing at Charles Town, including upsets, win streaks, and more.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: May 5
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

A tale of two maidens for Romeo, Lionel
One of ‘em sold for a song. The other cost $875,000. This weekend at Laurel Park, though, both Romeo and Lionel debuted in notable fashion

Kentucky Derby runners mull Preakness possibilities
Sovereignty won Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby with a stirring run. Now comes the waiting game: who’s coming to the Preakness?

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 4, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Sovereignty reigns in sloppy Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty reigned supreme in a sloppy Kentucky Derby, rallying to overwhelm post time favorite Journalism.

Md-bred Mindframe in time in Churchill Downs
Maryland-bred Mindframe had a breakthrough victory Saturday, taking the Grade 1 Churchill Downs on the Kentucky Derby undercard.

Post Time overwhelms rivals in return
Maryland-bred star Post Time donned blinkers for the first time and laid waste to a Laurel Park allowance field in his 2025 debut.