Making a morning line is more art than science, says Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle. All it requires is figuring out what thousands of strangers are gong to do in nine races a day.
At the Maryland Million post draw, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this old event is becoming new all over again.
Doug Gansler, candidate for Governor of Maryland, has indicated that he will consider slicing racing’s share of slots revenue to help fund early childhood education.
This weekend’s Thoroughbred Makeover at Pimlico highlighted what retired Thorougbred racers can do — and what the racing industry must do.
At Monday’s Fasig-Tipton sale, Maryland breeders see their industry taking its first steps on the road back.
The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.
After 103 days, racing is set to return to Maryland’s Laurel Park. And for the state’s horsemen, that means optimism is in season.
Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.
J.D. Brown likes stories where success comes from unexpected places. As the agent for filly star Dance to Bristol’s rider, Xavier Perez, Brown is living just such a story — and hoping the ride continues.
The Maryland Racing Commission will delay implementation of a rule allowing claims to be voided. It will not be in effect for the Timonium meet — and may not be ready for the start of the Laurel fall meet.