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.
The West Virginia Racing Commission will retain an independent investigator to determine what went wrong leading to a head-on collision at Charles Town.
Eighttofasttocatch’s victory Saturday set a Jennings wins record, pushed the horse past a coveted earnings mark. Closed his career. Fulfilled a dream.
Stronach Group’s Tim Ritvo said today that Maryland racing must grow its handle, rejuvenate its aging facilities, and promote greater regional cooperation.