Md. Commission approves Lasix-free graded stakes
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave its final thumbs-up to a regulation banning the use of Lasix by horses in graded stakes.
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave its final thumbs-up to a regulation banning the use of Lasix by horses in graded stakes.
With the Covid-19 pandemic having a major impact, claiming activity in the Mid-Atlantic region is off by more than 30% this year versus last.
Four of the 10 members of the Top Midlantic-bred Poll were in action this past weekend. How’d they do?
With her main rival scratched, Shutupn’kissme controlled throughout en route to a win in the $50,000 Eleanor Casey Memorial Saturday at Charles Town.
Hello Beautifuil won for the sixth straight time at Laurel Park – but first against open stakes foes – in the $100,000 Safely Kept Stakes.
Mychel Sanchez, the leading rider at Parx Racing, will be out two weeks after a positive Covid-19 test – reportedly one of several at the track.
They talk of politics as a “horse race,” but this is ridiculous. “Calling Secretariat the winner of the Preakness is fake news,” Sham said.
Street Lute, beaten favorite in last month’s Maryland Million Lassie, made amends with an easy win in Saturday’s Smart Halo Stakes at Laurel Park.
Nearly three weeks after its last truf race took place, Laurel Park announced on its November 13 overnight the closure of its turf course for 2020.
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic dominated the Breeders’ Cup Classic to cap a successful day – and tumultuous period – for trainer Bob Baffert.