Twenty-three horses bred in the mid-Atlantic region, including four stake winners, have been nominated to the Triple Crown.
In today’s RaceBrief, we check in to see how our horses to watch for the weekend fared.
Equine Encore Performance, which rehomes, repurposes, and retires Thoroughbred racehorses racing or training at Charles Town, placed 54 horses in 2014.
Ice sculptures and big screens and drinks specials, oh my! It’s Laurel Park’s Winter Carnival this weekend.
What’s on tap for Sunday… a couple of horses to watch.
Jockey Trevor McCarthy and trainer Kieron Magee were honored today at Laurel Park for leading Maryland in wins in 2014.
What’s on tap for Saturday… a couple of horses to watch.
Zee Bros, who upset the De Francis Dash this past November, is expected back for next weekend’s Grade 3 General George Handicap.
The Jockey Club’s America’s Best Racing program will partner with Autism Speaks to help that group raise money and to increase awareness of both endeavors.
The Thoroughbred industry’s wagering handle ticked up in January, while the value of purses and the number of races declined.