Saturday’s renewal of the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap will mark the latest in a long line of terrific races.
Trainer Jerry Thurston today became the fourth Maryland trainer suspended in the last week for a stanozolol positive.
Lady Vivien tested positive for stanozolol — and that one positive test could have impacted three sets of connections, pointing up new med rule challenges.
At an age when most horses are on to their next careers, five 11-year-old mid-Atlantic runners added to their win totals in 2014.
With snow on the ground and no mid-Atlantic racing on the agenda, what’s a racing fan to do? Here are three (plus one) movies to get you through the day.
Mike Gathagan, the communications chief at Laurel and Pimlico for 14 years, has resigned.
NYRA’s response to recent breakdowns at Aqueduct won’t likely solve the problem – but does call attention to an unintended irony and, oddly, the Preakness.
The Maryland Racing Commission will review its rules and regs. On tap: swifter resolution of appeals and tougher penalties on habitual offenders.
Popular gelding Immortal Eyes, back with trainer Damon Dilodovico, will make his first start in five months in Wednesday’s Winter Handicap at Charles Town.
Keys to Maryland racing’s future? Big events, says Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra — and possibly Bowie Training Center.