Colonial Downs’s Virginia Derby mini-meet kicks off March 12, with the opening day feature the 11-furlong Golden Horseshoe Handicap.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is the official charity partner of the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship.
Gigante earned Virginia-bred Horse of the Year honors, while Mindframe was named top Virginia-Certified runner.
Pay Billy, winless since last April’s Federico Tesio Stakes, got back in the win column in a tough Laurel allowance Friday afternoon.
Maryland Million will host two races for Maryland-sired horses March 22, as well as offering a new bonus to Million-eligible maiden winners.
The Renaissance Awards, representing the best of Maryland racing, will be celebrated March 22 with a luncheon at Laurel Park.
Four-year-old Hard as Life, making his first start since a troubled try in last spring’s Lexington Stakes, delivered in his return to action at Laurel Park.
Dry Powder, a near-miss second in Grade 1 company last year, kicks off her 2026 season in Saturday’s Barbara Fritchie at Laurel Park.
Quint’s Brew will look to defend his General George title Saturday against Slam Notion, who bested him two back in the Bender.
Off to the Races Radio, powered by The Racing Biz, kicks off its 2026 season Feb. 14 with an action-packed show. Here’s the lineup.