Yesterday’s Horse Caucus hearing revealed that even in Congress people who agree with each other tend to agree with each other, and also that racing continues to work at cross-purposes.
Days, field size, and handle are all up in Maryland. So why do some trainers feel like it’s so hard to find spots for their horses?
The Maryland Racing Commission gave its go-ahead to the Maryland Stadium Authority study of the future of Pimlico, clearing the way for a study critical to the industry’s future.
Maryland Racing Commissioner Bruce Quade will receive the Maryland Horse Breeders Association’s prestigious — and rarely given — Federico Tesio Award.
New Delaware Racing Commission rules include the voiding of claims when horses die or are euthanized on the track.
Legislation that would provide funding for the rebirth of the DC International — rebranded as the Maryland International — sailed through the legislature yesterday and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
Jockey Jevian Toledo benefited from a DQ in the Tesio — but was on the wrong end of one in the Weber City Miss, as A P Majetstic was placed first over his In the Navy Now.
After a head-bobbing battle, Awesome Speed was placed first via disqualification over Governor Malibu in today’s Federico Tesio Stakes.
Maryland Million Ladies champ Monster Sleeping made her first start of 2016 a winning one today at Laurel Park and is pointed to the April 16 Dahlia Stakes.
Michael Dickinson’s first starter in over eight years delivered the goods today in the form of a two-length win at Laurel Park. So why was he unhappy?