BackTracks: Star de Naskra “really something”
In a new BackTracks: Maryland-bred Star de Naskra gave owner-breeder Jiggs Lancaster his first stakes winner in a long career — and then a whole lot more.
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Category: Features
Chromatic Lass on the ascent
Chromatic Lass got a belated start to her career, but she’s opened some eyes with back-to-back dominant scores at Charles Town Races.
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Photo Essay: Best of 2022
Photographer Allison Janezic took thousands of pictures of racing, horses, and people in 2022. Here, a photo essay of her favorites, and their stories.
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Trainer Dale Capuano hanging ’em up after four decades
Trainer Dale Caupano, one of the most successful Maryland-based trainers of recent years, will retire at the close of the upcoming racing weekend.
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BackTracks: Giant killer J. O. Tobin
Maryland-bred J. O. Tobin was the first runner to defeat the immortal Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew and became a champion in both England and America.
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After 4-year absence, Orlando Bocachica back in the saddle
Four years after hanging up his tack, jockey Orlando Bocachica is back in action at Charles Town – the same track where younger brother Arnaldo rides.
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Two days in November
Former longtime racetracker Lauren Heathcote Amberman – and her camera – spent two days in November at the Breeders’ Cup. Here’s what they saw.
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Jill Byrne leaving Colonial after “exhausting, rewarding” tenure
Jill Byrne, who oversaw the rebirth of racing at Colonial Downs and led it to unprecedented success, has stepped down from the track.
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with the Laurel Park elf!
In an EXCLUSIVE, we catch up with the Laurel Park elf and learn just what makes a young elf come from the North Pole to the racetrack!
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For Jessica Paquette, “fun… and a huge learning curve”
In the face of criticism, new Parx Racing announcer Jessica Paquette is working to improve her call – and tune out negative social media chatter.
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High flyer: Tuskegee Airmen’s meaningful connection
When owner Chuck Zacney began looking for a name for his Street Sense colt, he remembered a late friend who had been one of the WWII era Tuskegee Airmen.
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Nick Sanna’s long journey to the winner’s circle
Long before he owned horses, Nick Sanna had a job sweeping up after the races at Delaware Park. It’s been quite a journey.
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BackTracks: Star de Naskra “really something” - FTC urged to reject HISA rules
- HISA anti-doping rules published to Fed Register
- Monmouth stakes schedule unveiled for 2023
- Delaware Park to race 85 days in ’23
- Flightline named Horse of the Year
- Chromatic Lass on the ascent
- Laurel: Weekend stakes speed figures
