Category: Maryland

Hall of Famer Leatherbury nears start of 60th season

by Press Release | Mar 21, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, after a winter off, has six in training and is waiting for turf season to start.

Baltimore suit could have profound impact on racing industry

by Frank Vespe | Mar 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 3 |

IF successful, Baltimore’s lawsuit would leave the city in charge of Pimlico and the Preakness – and could spike Stronach Group plans to transform Laurel.

Off to the Races podcast: Pimlico and the future of Maryland racing

by Guest Author | Mar 20, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

We talked with two folks, one a PImlico supporter, one an advocate of the Laurel “super track” plan, to delve deeper into the differing perspectives.

Baltimore sues Stronach Group to take control of Pimlico, Preakness

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has filed suit seeking to take via condemnation Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes.

Maryland to have stricter pre-race exams

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.

What we learned (and didn’t) this weekend at Laurel Park

by Frank Vespe | Mar 18, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Which horse had the best weekend at Laurel Park? What questions remain unanswered after easy wins for Alwaysmining and Las Setas? The answers…

Trainer Gonzalez posts four-win day

by Press Release | Mar 17, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Claudio Gonzalez won four races on Sunday — three with horses owned by Joe Besecker — to stretch his trainer lead at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park stakes day photo gallery

by Dottie Miller | Mar 17, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

We turned our photographers loose at Laurel Park to capture Saturday’s stakes action featuring the Private Terms.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings Mar. 17, 2019

by Frank Vespe | Mar 17, 2019 | Breaking, Handicapping, Maryland, MD Racing | 0 |

Full-card picks and analysis for the day’s Laurel Park card, plus our stat of the day!

Alwaysmining, Las Setas speed to promising victories

by Ted Black | Mar 16, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Rapidly improving sophomores Alwaysmining and Las Setas cruised Saturday at Laurel Park, giving their connections dreams of bigger prizes ahead.

Anna’s Bandit arrives in time to take Conniver

by Frank Vespe | Mar 16, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

In a frantic finish, Anna’s Bandit just overhauled two rivals to win the Conniver Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.

Lewisfield returns with a bang, takes Not for Love

by Frank Vespe | Mar 16, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Lewisfield dazzled in winning the Not for Love Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.

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