Racing returns to Laurel Park, and it feels like just in time
After 103 days, racing is set to return to Maryland’s Laurel Park. And for the state’s horsemen, that means optimism is in season.
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Author: Frank Vespe
Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program
Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.
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For jockey’s agent, Dance to Bristol’s ride is his kind of story
J.D. Brown likes stories where success comes from unexpected places. As the agent for filly star Dance to Bristol’s rider, Xavier Perez, Brown is living just such a story — and hoping the ride continues.
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Maryland Racing Commission to delay implementation of void-claim rule
The Maryland Racing Commission will delay implementation of a rule allowing claims to be voided. It will not be in effect for the Timonium meet — and may not be ready for the start of the Laurel fall meet.
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“Really exceptional” Winning Image keeps on winning for small stable
Michael Aro trains 14 horses. Martin Scafidi owns one. Fortunately for both, that one is Winning Image, who won her fourth consecutive stakes on Saturday at Delaware..
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