Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law legislation that will enable the Pimlico Plus plan to move forward.
Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races fell sharply in April, down over 11% versus April 2023, and is down over six percent for the year to date.
After two-year-old fillies took center stage Saturday, the boys did the honors Sunday at Laurel Park, with Studlydoright doing right to win.
Laurel Park hosted its first two-year-old race of 2024 Saturday, and Biscuitwiththeboss proved best, winning by a neck for trainer Brittany Russell.
An administrative law judge swatted down HISA and ruled in favor of Maryland-based trainer Derrick Parram in a complicated void-claim case.
Big Big Star broke his maiden Sunday at Laurel Park for trainer Keri Brion off officially a 27-month layoff, though it’s actually a bit more complicated.
A stumbling start left Overnight Pow Wow at a rival’s mercy last time out, but the 3-year-old filly turned the tables in Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long.
Eight 3-year-old fillies are slated to contest this evening’s It’s Binn Too Long Stakes at Charles Town Races, including Overnight Pow Wow and Jlodiamond.
Three weekend stakes offered the winners Preakness Stakes berths and thus could have Triple Crown implications.
The talented Copper Tax overcame trouble to win the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park and punch a Preakness ticket – if his connections want it.