Peter Howe, father of Colonial Downs exec Jill Byrne and one of just four people to train champions over jumps and on the flat, has passed away.
Sunday will be College Day at the Races at Pimlico, and the track will provide $10,000 in scholarship money to students.
Friday’s “Real Rider Cup” charity jumping event will include a Maryland Jockey Club team.
The agreement between 1/ST Content and NYRA Content Management Solutions will expand the availability of US horse racing content internationally.
In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of the year combining horses of all ages, Just One Time maintained her lead, while newcomers made an impact.
Hunch play of the day: West Newton, bred by the late Queen Elizabeth II, won at Pimlico two days after her passing and paid $16.20 to win.
Off to the Races returns to the airwaves September 10 with a show featuring Colonial Downs head of racing Jill Byrne and handicapper Barry Spears.
Grade 1 winner Two Emmys has been tabbed as the 5-2 morning line favorite in a contentious and crowded renewal of the Cape Henlopen at Delaware Park.
The Chad Brown-trained Unanimous Consent has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite in an 11-horse field for Colonial’s big event.
Off to the Races returns to the airwaves September 3 with a show featuring trainer Graham Motion and Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem.