The owners of the Charles Town Classic and Sugar Maple winners probably agree on at least one thing: “The whole life is about family,” one said.
Only one favorite has won the Charles Town Classic in its eight-year history. Who were the longest shots to win it?
Fan favorite millionaire Ben’s Cat finished fifth today in his 11-year-old season debut – a result not likely to quiet those calling for his retirement.
Jockey Ashley Castrenze missed six months with a persistent rib injury. She returned Friday: out of breath but glad to be back.
The Equine Injury Database is a huge step forward for racing. The next would be for more tracks in the database to make their data available to the public.
Stellar Wind, the speedy Virginia-bred star, is 3-5 on the morning line for the G1 Apple Blossom Friday at Oaklawn Park in her season debut.
The three open stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard — the Sugar Maple, Hilton Memorial, and Russell Road Stakes — have drawn over 130 nominations.
Laurel lover Faze the Nation won for the fifth time in six races, this time in Laurel Park’s featured allowance race.
Mid-Atlantic handle rose in March versus the prior month, though the average was essentially flat.
Through the first quarter of 2017, Midlantic claiming is up over 25 percent versus last year, according to our Claimbox report.
