After a frustrating start to the Monmouth meet, jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. had a productive Saturday – including a Grade 3 win.
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill last Friday, has continued to improve after undergoing Saturday surgery, his agent said.
In its Thursday card, Charles Town will have a carryover of more than $35,000 in the Pick 5, which kicks off in race four.
After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.
This weekend’s Met Mile winner Vekoma has won three straight and is on the rise in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for older horses.
A filly by Bernardini was named Grand Champion at the 86th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show Saturday in Timonium.
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill Friday at Laurel Park, underwent successful surgery Saturday.
Mr. d’Angelo, 17-1 upset winner of last fall’s Maryland Million Turf, will make his first start since then in an allowance Saturday at Laurel Park.
Off to the Races Radio returns July 18 with a show featuring Alicia Hughes of the NTRA, plus handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
The Colonial Downs meet,wich kicks off July 27, will feature Virginia-bred and Virginia-sired runners for its opening dates.