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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.

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.