Jockeys Xavier Perez and Nik Juarez have been suspended by Maryland stewards, Perez for failing a drug test and Juarez for failing to provide a sample to test.
Maryland-bred Sonny Inspired circled up on the turn and went on to a solid win in today’s Fire Plug Stakes for older sprinters at Laurel Park.
Never Gone South was ultra-impressive in posting a seven-length win in today’s Frank Whiteley, Jr. Stakes at Laurel Park.
Karen’s Silk — the other New York horse in a race in which Todd Pletcher’s Lost Raven was the favorite — pounced to win Laurel Park’s Marshua Stakes.
What’s on tap: a Top Midlantic-bred tackles graded rivals, three Laurel stakes, and more.
Trackside, the radio program featuring Sam Huff and Carol Holden, ended its 28-year run December 26, thus breaking Huff’s radio mantra: No dead air.
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey will conduct its annual Stallion Season Auction beginning at 9:00 p.m. on January 15.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s three stakes at Laurel Park: the Fire Plug, Marshua, and Whiteley.
The second chance auction sponsored by the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) features no-reserve pricing and benefits the group’s PAC.
Trainer Todd Pletcher has two runners pointed at Saturday’s Marshua Stakes at Laurel Park, including Smart Halo winner Lost Raven.