In our weekly column, we feature a regional horse who caught our attention. This week: Thirty Eight Go Go winner Athena, who closed nicely inside of horses.
Laurel Park weekend in pictures, and quotes from the participants.
A single bettor nailed Laurel Park’s Rainbow 6, taking home a post-Christmas present of $140,000. The track’s Pick 5 has a $16,000 carryover into closing day.
Noteworthy Peach proved much the best in winning today’s Jennings Handicap at Laurel Park for his first stakes victory.
Bode Miller’s Ravenheart held off Flash McCaul by a head to win today’s $50,000 Maryland Juvenile Futurity.
Dave’s Friend winner Always Sunshine and Thirty Eight Go Go winner Athena may both run in the track’s February graded races, the General George and Fritchie.
Look Who’s Talking opened a big lead and held off favored Lexington Street to win the Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship Saturday at Laurel Park.
Charles Town’s 2016 stakes schedule will be highlighted by the G2 Charles Town Classic, G3 Charles Town Oaks, and 16 races for WV-breds.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s five stakes at Laurel Park.
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.