Author: Frank Vespe

English Tudor tests clean, Laurel quarantine lifted

English Tudor tested free of equine herpesvirus earlier today, prompting the Maryland Jockey Club to life the quarantine on Barn 20 at Laurel Park.

A potential case of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) at Laurel Park has a barn under quarantine — and highlights how vulnerable horse populations can be.

Young trainer Michael Merryman logged his first win today at Laurel Park, continuing a family tradition — but one he’d nearly passed on.

Awesome Banner tackled top sprinters until suddenly going off form two races back. Today in the Fire Plug at Laurel Park, he got his groove back.

With a case of equine herpesvirus at Belmont Park, the Maryland Jockey Club will forbid shippers from there until further notice.

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