Anna’s Bandit, an 11-time stakes winner of more than $800,000, delivered Maryland’s first foal of 2023, a colt by Tapit.
Delaware Park will race 85 days in 2023, about the same as last year, under a schedule approved Jan. 17 by the state Racing Commission.
Trainer Phillip Capuano, taking over his Uncle Dale Capuano’s string, got his first two Maryland wins Saturday at Laurel Park.
Apprentice rider Jhovany Paredes earned the first win of his career at Laurel Park Friday aboard Bob Gamber’s I Can Do It.
Jockey Kevin Gomez, out with injury since October, had his first mounts back last week and has several mounts scheduled this weekend.
Caravel, the Pennsylvania-bred mare who pulled a 42-1 shocker in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, earns the nod as the Top Midlantic-bred of 2022.
The Preakness “Art of Racing” contest will return this year, as 1/ST Racing, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and Park Heights team up.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, which provides young people the chance to learn about careers in the industry, is set for June 5-9.
Nominations close Saturday for six Laurel Park stakes that will be contested January 21, including four open races and two state-bred contests.
The 2023 Maryland Million day will take place October 14 at Laurel Park, Maryland Million Ltd. announced Thursday.