Maryland’s purses will get a 15 percent boost effective immediately, and the increased purse will apply to all three state tracks through the end of 2021.
Pimlico’s Jackpot Pick 6, with a carryover in excess of $1.3 million, will have a mandatory payout July 4.
Multiple Grade 2 winner Crazy Beautiful is the morning line favorite for Saturday’s Grade 3 Delaware Oaks and hoping this leads to bigger races.
Claire Crosby has been named editorial director of Blood-Horse magazine, succeeding the recently retired Evan Hammonds.
Harpers First Ride, back in the Claudio Gonzalez barn, won his first race of the year when he took an allowance Sunday at PImlico.
Pennsylvania-bred Caravel passed her latest test, in the Goldwood Stakes at Monmouth Park, with ease Friday and may have bigger game up next.
Off to the Races Radio returns to the air June 26 with a lively show and guests that include Jessica Paquette and Wayne and Susie Chatfield Taylor.
Four stakes winners, including 2019 Maryland Million Classic champ Forest Fire and recent CT stakes winner VIP Ticket, square off Friday at Pimlico.
Rick Williams, the new safety officer at Colonial Downs, has a horse-first approach to racing he’s honed at many stops along the way.
Dubai World Cup winner Mystic Guide remains the top dog… err… horse in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.