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Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting
In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.

Jamie Ness will look to defend Delaware Park title
Trainer Jamie Ness will seek to win his 11th consecutive Delaware Park training title when the 2025 meet begins May 14.

“Pushing our envelope” at Foxfield Races
Long a “second-tier steeplechase,” Foxfield Races has been on the upswing of late, pushing the envelope of what it can be, its organizers say.

CT: Diakonissa headlines Its Binn Too Long
A two-time stakes winner at two, Diakonissa headlines Saturday’s Original Gold Stakes at Charles Town Races as she makes her three-year-old bow.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 25, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Smarty Jones leads new Hall of Fame inductees
Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones heads up the list of seven inductees to the national racing Hall of Fame.

VIDEO: Playing Laurel Park’s Saturday late Pick 5
In this video, our handicappers dig into Saturday’s late Pick 5 from Laurel Park, which starts in the seventh race.

What we’re watching at Laurel Park this weekend
Laurel Park kicks off its racing weekend Friday at 12:10. Here’s what we’ll be keeping our eyes on…

Stubbornness and support paying off for Tais Lyapustina
After struggling, jockey Tais Lyapustina has begun to get some opportunities. She credits her supportive network – and her own stubbornness.

Colonial: Claiming Crown preview set for Aug. 21
Colonial Downs will for the first time host a Claiming Crown Preview day on Aug. 21 featuring eight races run under starter allowance conditions.