He’ll be a longshot, but onetime claiming horse Timeless Bounty will be carrying his connections’ hopes when he lines up in the G3 General George Saturday.
The Jockey Club has rescinded a rule which would have prohibited stallions from breeding more than 140 mares. The move promotes “unity,” the group says.
Victor Carrasco has been aboard Cordmaker for most of the horse’s 35 starts. He’s hoping for graded glory in Saturday’s General George.
With a modest two-race win streak, the formful Glass Ceiling, a stakes winner at Aqueduct, will hunt her first graded win in the Barbara Fritchie.
Off to the Races returns to the airwaves Feb. 12 with a lively hourlong program featuring guests Sabrina Moore and Jonathan Thomas.
In voting that was no surprise to anyone, Maryland-bred Knicks Go was the overwhelming choice as Horse of the Year.
Hibiscus Punch, stunning winner of last year’s G3 Barbara Fritchie, is among 27 nominated to the 2022 renewal of that race.
Maryland Juvenile Championship winner Joe won’t be on the Derby trail this year, but his connections are eyeing the Preakness path.
After canceling midway through its Friday card, Laurel Park has now also spiked its card for Saturday, February 5.
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.