Delaware Park’s 81-day 2016 live racing meet will feature the Grade 3 Delaware Oaks on July 9 and Grade 1 Delaware Handicap on July 16.
Stronach Group founder Frank Stronach proposed a $12 million “Pegasus World Championship” with an innovative business plan that would be the world’s richest race.
Charles Town will cancel its Thursday evening program because of a hole on the outside rail of the track caused by a drainage leak.
In our weekly column, we feature a regional horse who caught our attention. This week: maiden breaker Sneaky Fair.
Jockey Nik Juarez — with just one win from 40 starts prior to today — registered six victories at Laurel Park today.
Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called “the end of an era for Virginia horse racing.”
What’s on tap: a Top Midlantic-bred tackles graded rivals, and more.
Contestants in the January 16 Frank Whiteley Jr. Stakes at Laurel Park could include the top three from the Maryland Juvenile Futurity and others with promise.
In our year-end Claimbox report: Midlantic claiming activity off 12 percent, plus who’s claiming, which horses change hands most, and more.
Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner heads the finalists for the 2015 Eclipse Awards, announced today.