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Nellie Morse, John B. Campbell quick hits
Saturday’s Laurel Park card also features two route stakes for older horses, the Nellie Morse and John B. Campbell. Our previews in quick hits.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: Feb. 18, 2022
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

“Big family deal” as Timeless Bounty heads to Gen’l George
He’ll be a longshot, but onetime claiming horse Timeless Bounty will be carrying his connections’ hopes when he lines up in the G3 General George Saturday.

Miracle Wood Stakes quick hits
Saturday’s Miracle Wood and Wide Country Stakes kick off the local routes to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan. Our preview in bullet points.

Jockey Club to rescind mare cap rule
The Jockey Club has rescinded a rule which would have prohibited stallions from breeding more than 140 mares. The move promotes “unity,” the group says.

Victor Carrasco, Cordmaker make strong team
Victor Carrasco has been aboard Cordmaker for most of the horse’s 35 starts. He’s hoping for graded glory in Saturday’s General George.

General George Stakes quick hits
Seven will face the starter in search of their first graded victory in Saturday’s 46th running of the G3 General George. Our preview in bullet points.

Barbara Fritchie Stks. quick hits
Saturday’s 70th running of the Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie will give one runner her first graded victory. Here’s our preview in quick hits.

Opinion: In Maryland, time to make a splash
That four of Maryland’s linchpin stakes are less prominent than they were 10 or 15 years ago is a problem that requires fixing: it’s time to make a splash.

Parx picks and horses to watch: Feb. 16
We’ve got Parx Racing picks today as the track presents another midweek card!