Lawyer and Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo fronts an Irish music group in his spare time – a hobby he says informs his work on the Commission.
Va. Governor Ralph Northam has signaled no major problems with a bill that would allow “historical racing” machines – and could reopen Colonial Downs.
Jockey Jevian Toledo, out with an injury since January 21, earned his first win in his fourth mount back this afternoon at Laurel Park.
Elevated Vision is the type of talented runner “who keeps you dreaming,” trainer Phil Schoenthal said after she won her second straight today at Laurel Park.
Which trainers are having the best season at Laurel Park? We wanted to look beyond simply wins; here’s one alternative.
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Daily News — healthy now after throat troubles – was the first beneficiary of a change to the Maryland-bred allowance condition at Laurel Park.
The Virginia Senate Wednesday approved historical racing machines, sending the bill – which could reopen Colonial Downs – to the governor for his signature.
In West Virginia, pro-racing legislation that advocates call a matter of fairness cruised through the state Senate Wednesday afternoon and heads to the House.