Maryland-bred Riley’s Choice, a homebred for Sagamore Farm, impressed in breaking her maiden yesterday at Laurel Park.
The Maryland Jockey Club unveiled the logo for Preakness 142 on Wednesday.
Jockey Steve “Cowboy” Hamilton, who retired 10 years ago before returning to riding in August, lodged the first win of his comeback today.
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured Saturday when his mount broke down, is out indefinitely with a hand injury.
Laurel Park and other Maryland Jockey Club outlets will simulcast the running of Sunday’s Group 1 Arc de Triomphe, one of the world’s top races.
The “Yearling Sales 201” is free and will take place Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Timonium.
The 2016 Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands all-turf meet is set to open Wednesday, featuring 15 percent takeout across the board.
Monmouth Park concluded its 2016 racing season with major drops in attendance, field size, and handle.
The great Ben’s Cat is aiming at the Maryland Million Sprint, which would be his seventh Maryland Million; he’s won three times and finished second three others.
Corvus, winner of the 2015 Maryland Million Nursery, may once again appear on Million day, following an easy turf allowance score at Laurel Park.