Rugged Virginia Derby field shows game plan paying off
Previewing the Virginia Derby, a Grade 3 race that’s attracted Grade 1 and Grade 2 winners and demonstrates a plan coming to fruition.
Previewing the Virginia Derby, a Grade 3 race that’s attracted Grade 1 and Grade 2 winners and demonstrates a plan coming to fruition.
While the Maryland Jockey Club is moving forward with plans to close Pimlico to training and stabling, when that might occur remains uncertain.
John and Gina Robb topped the Timonium trainer standings, while their go-to rider, Xavier Perez, took the riding title.
Saturday’s Timonium Juvenile offers the Phil Schoenthal-trained filly Determined Driver a test against the boys and a chance to make an impression.
Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard passed away over the weekend. This piece is republished from 2021, when he had announced his retirement.
Trainer Kieron Magee reached 1,000 wins Sunday with a score at Timonium, cementing a journey that seen him rise from dark places.
Owner David Hughes was all smiles after Response Time upset the Timonium Distaff Stakes and helped his barn snap a losing streak.
On a day when speed killed, out-of-town riders said the key to Charles Town was having the right horse — including Charles Town Oaks winner Vahva.
Once a $25,000 claim, four-year-old Benevengo is favored in Friday’s Russell Road Stakes, and his owner thinks the best is yet to come.
The 2023 Timonium race meet is set to kick off August 25 with seven days of live racing at a meet topped by two stakes and plenty of events.