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Apr
Apr
In Maryland, Belinda says goodbye
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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The Belinda Stronach era of Maryland racing ends with neither a bang nor a whimper, but a “what just happened?”
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Apr
Apr
MSA approves $48.5 million Laurel purchase
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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The Maryland Stadium Authority’s board on Monday approved the $48.5 million purchase of Laurel Park for use as a Thoroughbred training center.
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Apr
Apr
LRL: “Project” Zevon upsets allowance
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Eight-year-old “project” Zevon, a maiden until last July, won for the second time in five starts in Sunday’s Laurel Park co-featured allowance.
18
Apr
Apr
LRL: Taj Mahal dazzles in Tesio
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Taj Mahal remained undefeated with his biggest win yet, devastating the field in Saturday’s Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park.
18
Apr
Apr
LRL: Carrasco returns with Weber City Miss shocker
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Jockey Victor Carrasco won his first race in Maryland in five months in style, posting a $55 upset aboard Ivy Girl in the Weber City Miss.
16
Apr
Apr
Close the Gate could open opportunity in Tesio
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Close the Gate has outrun his pedigree and purchase price so far. And if he were to keep doing that in Saturday’s Federico Tesio Stakes, well…
15
Apr
Apr
Jumping the Gun returns – at last – in Weber City Miss
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Jumping the Gun, last year’s dominant Delaware Park 2-year-old filly, makes her three-year-old bow in Saturday’s Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.
12
Apr
Apr
CT: Maggie’s Girl holds on to win Fancy Buckles
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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- 2 min read
Maggie’s Girl survived a torrid pace battle and a stern late challenge to win Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes at Charles Town Races.
11
Apr
Apr
LRL: Sacred Thunder is back with a bang
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Off since October after a challenging 3-year-old campaign, Sacred Thunder returned Saturday with a good-looking allowance score.
04
Apr
Apr
Wild Vine wraps up Native Dancer, eyes bigger game
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Wild Vine dominated Saturday’s Native Dancer at Laurel Park and could be on to the Pimlico Special in May.