The Baltimore riots led some in racing to wonder if the Preakness would — or should — be moved from Pimlico. That, say Baltimoreans, is the wrong question.
Millionaire fan favorites Down Town Allen and Russell Road ran Saturday at Charles Town. Their differing results speak to vulnerabilities, and legacies.
A sale of steeplechase horses this Sunday at Shawan Downs aims to stimulate the ‘chase horse market. It’s also helping to showcase the versatility of Thoroughbreds.
Racing industry participants use social media to get news, to promote their businesses, to engage with fans — sometimes even those they’d rather block.
Secretariat’s 45th birthday celebration will take place this weekend at The Meadow, his birthplace, which was recently placed on the state historic register.
Winter racing has its advantages. But it sure is tough on the jocks, outriders, trainers, and gate crew.
Maryland racing has been known in recent years for oddities like Bullet Catcher (who ran down Rt. 1) and Spicer Cub. Turns out, that was Mike Gathagan’s strategy.
When Barbara Luna ran a racehorse rehoming program, she found her greatest challenge was finding spots for old warhorses. So she started her own program.
Self-described “Jersey Boy” Kelly Breen has taken the long cross-country flight and will have two runners primed for Breeders’ Cup glory this weekend.
Roadhog has always been big, pushy and, well, a road hog. He’s also hogged the last two Maryland Million Turf crowns and aims for a third Saturday.
