“Love and affection” for horses propels trainer Eckert
Young trainer Elizabeth Eckert has saddled one horse to date — and English Tudor won and set a track record — in a budding career driven by her love of horses.
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At 39, Ricardo Chiappe believes best yet to come
It’s taken a while, but jockey Ricardo Chiappe feels at home at Delaware Park — and believes he has plenty of good years still to come.
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With Horologist, racing odd couple finding “perfect marriage”
John Mazza, who trains Monmouth Oaks winner Horologist, is 82. Owner, Cameron Beatty is 27. It’s a racing odd couple that’s a “perfect marriage.”
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At Colonial, horsemen relish “putting on a show”
On closing night at Colonial Downs, horsemen came from far and wide to take advantage of one last chance to put on a show.
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Assistant Karin Wagner’s career built on love of horses
Assistant trainer Karin Wagner has made a career out of her love for horses, with a sub-specialty in buying cheap yearlings and winning races.
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On Virginia Derby night, a trainer battle and a stunning debut
The powerful barns of Graham Motion and Michael Stidham squared off on Virginia Derby night, winning three each, while firster Four Wheel Drive dazzled.
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“Laid-back” Jais’s Solitude first among Va. Derby equals
We don’t know where he’ll finish, but Jais’s Solitude certainly led the field as the first Virginia Derby contender on the grounds at Colonial Downs.
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Evelyn Benoit proving doubters wrong one win at a time
Evelyn Benoit and Brittlyn Stable keep doing things the “wrong” way — and keep proving the naysayers wrong, at Delaware Park and around the country.
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Veteran jock Chuck Lopez enjoying productive Colonial meet
He may not have drunk from the Fountain of Youth, but 59-year-old jockey Chuck Lopez is enjoying a productive meeting at Colonial Downs.
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Graham Motion enjoying stellar summer at the Spa
With a smaller group of horses at the Spa than in previous years, trainer Graham Motion is nevertheless enjoying a banner Saratoga summer.
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Anchor and Hope: “We will rebuild” after barn fire
A devastating barn fire at Maryland’s Anchor and Hope Farm could have been much worse – but for the quick actions of its forewoman.
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Patience, perseverance keys for rider Vince Halliday
The Irish-born jockey Vince Halliday has had to fight off one injury after another but is hoping to have a breakout year with Delaware Park as his home.
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