Total wagering on Laurel Park’s just-concluded winter meeting was up more than 20 percent versus 2016, with average daily handle up 15 percent.
Jim McCue, Maryland track photographer for nearly 50 years, will receive the award Preakness week for his service to the racing industry.
Several potential Preakness rivals for Always Dreaming have begun to emerge, including potentially three from the Kentucky Derby.
Todd Pletcher, trainer of dominant Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming, will bring his star to Baltimore for the May 20 Preakness Stakes.
Multi-millionaire 11-year-old Ben’s Cat breezed three furlongs in 36 2/5 seconds this morning at Laurel Park in preparation for next month’s Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico.
Trainer Larry Jones will have over 50 horses at Delaware Park this year, including Delaware Oaks hopefuls Jenda’s Agenda and Astrollinthepark.
Stellar Wind will be honored as Virginia-bred horse of the year Friday evening in a ceremony at Great Meadow, as will the divisional champions.
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
Jockey Sheldon Russell, back riding after missing seven months with an injury, earned his first win back on Saturday.
Shimmering Aspen dazzled in an easy allowance victory Saturday at Laurel Park. Next up: possibly graded stakes company on Preakness weekend.