Author: Ted Black

Laurel cancels after jocks say track condition “must be addressed”

Posted by Ted Black | Dec 30, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

After three riders were thrown in the same spot this afternoon, Laurel Park canceled its remaining races after jocks asked the problem be addressed.

Jeff Runco: 4000 wins because of “good horses, good clients, good help”

Posted by Ted Black | Dec 10, 2017 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Trainer Jeff Runco won his 4000th race yesterday, it coming at Laurel Park, a remarkable milestone he credited to his horses, owners, and help.

Prado, Vargas, Lynch: “Warmer in the winner’s circle”

Posted by Ted Black | Dec 9, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Edgar Prado and other winning jocks today employed a common strategy: stay out of trouble and get back to where it’s warm.

Trainer Casey seeking win in wife’s namesake race

Posted by Ted Black | Dec 2, 2017 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Trainer James Casey and his son John both will saddle horses entered in the Eleanor Casey Memorial — named for James’s wife — at Charles Town Saturday.

For Jeff Runco, thoughts of his sons never far away

Posted by Ted Black | Nov 23, 2017 | Breaking, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Trainer Jeff Runco doesn’t have to look far to be reminded of his sons. Many of his best horses were named in their honor.

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