27
Jan
Jan
Roanan Goddess reigns in Xtra Heat
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Roanan Goddess rode the rail to victory, her first in stakes company, in Saturday’s Xtra Heat at Laurel Park.
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Jan
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Five questions for this weekend’s Laurel Park racing
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 5 min read
With Laurel Park scheduled to host four stakes this weekend, we’ve got five questions about the weekend’s racing.
24
Jan
Jan
Charles Town jockeys and trainers to watch
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are winning more than their odds would predict? We crunch the numbers.
20
Jan
Jan
Laurel Park jockeys and trainers to watch
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers have been on hot streaks? Which ones exceed their odds? We crunch the numbers.
13
Jan
Jan
Questions and (some) answers about Pimlico Plus
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 10 min read
The Pimlico Plus plan recently unveiled by the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority spurs plenty of questions. Here are some, and some of the answers.
12
Jan
Jan
“To control our destiny”: Advocates make case for “Pimlico Plus”
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 6 min read
Advocates of the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority’s “Pimlico Plus” plan portray it as a chance to get a clean slate and “control our destiny.”
11
Jan
Jan
Laurel Park jockeys and trainers to watch
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 3 min read
Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers have been on hot streaks? Which ones exceed their odds? We crunch the numbers.
05
Jan
Jan
National wagering handle declined in 2024
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 2 min read
National wagering handle declined by nearly four percent in 2023 versus the prior year, and the number of races conducted was down five percent.
05
Jan
Jan
Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report released
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 5 min read
The future could involve the consolidation of racing at Pimlico and the exit of the Stronach Group, says a Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report.
02
Jan
Jan
Maryland Racing Commission notes for Jan. 2, 2024
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 3 min read
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission greeted a new chair, agreed to continue its relationship with HISA, and more.