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Medina Spirit finally disqualified from ’21 Derby
Some nine months after, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has ruled that Medina Spirit be DQed from the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: Feb. 21, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Pimlico unveils spring stakes schedule
Topped by the Grade 1 Preakness, the Maryland Jockey Club will host 16 stakes worth nearly $4 million during Preakness weekend May 20-21.

Triple Crown: Epicenter scores in 50-point Risen Star
Epicenter posted a front-running score in the Risen Star Stakes, the first 50-point Derby trail race, to take over the points lead.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: Feb. 20, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Glass Ceiling shatters Barbara Fritchie Stakes
Now horse Glass Ceiling continued her sudden rise to prominence with a hard-fought victory in Saturday’s Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park.

Cordmaker makes the grade in General George
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.

Luna Bella impresses in Wide Country score
Luna Belle impressed again in the Wide Country Stakes at Laurel Park, while fellow soph Local Motive recaptured his winning ways in the Miracle Wood.

Va-owned Extravagant Kid retired
Extravagant Kid, a onetime claiming horse who went on to earn over $1.7 million, has been retired by Virginia-based owner David Ross.

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 19
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.