Stellar Wind, the Virginia-bred Grade 1 winner who nearly won the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, has earned the top spot in the Top Midlantic-bred Poll for 2015.
With Parx Racing set to close for two months, its horsemen and horses are scattering, some headed south and others to the farm.
Showalter, the Peter Angelos-owned runner named for Orioles’ manager Buck Showalter, will face nine rivals in the Maryland Juvenile Futurity on December 26.
The Virginia Racing Commission has suspended TwinSpires’ license to conduct advance deposit wagering there because of the company’s refusal to pay money it owes.
In our weekly column, we feature a regional horse who caught our attention. This week: Charmed Victory, who broke his maiden with an eye-catching late rally.
Laurel Park’s Jackpot Pick 6 wager has a nearly $67,000 carryover into Saturday, and the Pick 5 also has a carryover.
The Maryland Juvenile Futurity and Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship will highlight Laurel Park’s five-stake Saturday on the day after Christmas.
Paul Espinosa, 26, will become the full-time announcer at Charles Town Races in 2016, the track announced.
Laurel Park’s Friday card is headlined by a carryover of more than $58,000 in the Rainbow 6 jackpot wager.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will hold 179 live racing cards in 2016.