Alexander Crispin has been named a finalist for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice jockey, continuing a strong tradition of Maryland-based bug riders.
Three-year-old Street Lute won her fourth straight stake and fifth overall with a dominant performance in the Xtra Heat Stakes.
Hello Beautiful cruised to her third straight win in the What A Summer Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park and could be headed for tougher company.
Ferrin Peterson, the vet-turned-apprentice jockey who had a successful Monmouth meet, will shift her tack to Laurel Park for the winter.
Virginia breeders earned millions in 2020 from a Breeders Fund bonus program that paid 40% bonuses on all winning purses nationwide.
Apprentice jockey Alexander Crispin notched his second consecutive four-win day Friday at Laurel Park, giving him 12 wins in four days.
Maryland-bred Hello Hot Rod, a half-brother to multiple stakes winner Hello Beautiful, has been nominated to the G3 Withers.
The Colonial Downs Group held a ribbon-cutting January 8 to announce the opening of a new OTB and gaming emporium in Dumfries, VA.
Undefeated Jaxon Traveler and Grade 2 winner Brooklyn Strong are among 24 nominated to the Spectacular Bid Stakes Jan. 16 at Laurel Park.
Maryland-breds Harpers First Ride, based at Laurel Park with Claudio Gonzalez, and Knicks Go are expected to run next in the G1 Pegasus World Cup.