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In the latest headlines: a jock reinstated, a Pimlico study, an excessive whipping incident, and boxcars.
In the latest headlines: a jock reinstated, a Pimlico study, an excessive whipping incident, and boxcars.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s two stakes at Laurel Park, including the Private Terms Stakes!
Jockey Sheldon Russell, who broke his shoulder in November, is working towards a possible May or June return to the races, his agent said.
Ten-year-old fan favorite Ben’s Cat has returned to Laurel Park to begin preparation for a season that likely will start at Pimlico.
Miracle Wood winner Marengo Road and Wide Country champ Great Soul highlight a pair of Laurel stakes this weekend.
Live racing will return to Laurel Park for the first time in over three weeks this coming Friday, with two stakes on tap for Saturday.
In its first Top Thoroughbred Poll of 2016, the NTRA voters tabbed California Chrome and Mohaymen as the heads of their respective classes.
Off-track Thoroughbreds were among the stars of this past weekend’s Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg.
The Thoroughbred industry’s economic indicators showed positive signs in February, with wagering and purses both increasing.
Sunny Ridge and Valid, both listed among the top Midlantic-breds in the year’s first poll, met defeat this weekend in graded stakes contests.