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Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies

Magic Weisner, the Maryland-bred whose stunning run nearly stole the 2002 Preakness, has died at age 27, Old Friends Equine

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Bill Reightler “an ambassador for Maryland racing”

Longtime bloodstock agent Bill Reightler, who passed away Tuesday, is remembered as "an ambassador for the whioe Maryland racing indsutry."

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Thomas: “Homegrown” Preakness a “winning strategy”

In an interview, Greater Baltimore Committee CEO Mark Anthony Thomas calls making the Preakness a "homegrown" event a "winning strategy."

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Retired trainer Howard Wolfendale passes

Retired trainer Howard Wolfendale passed away July 2 after having suffered a stroke the prior week.

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State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time

Maryland's Board of Public Works signed off July 1 on the purchase of Laurel Park to serve as a Thoroughbred

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Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show

A Mandaloun filly showed by Country Life Farm was named the Grand Champion at Sunday's 92nd annual Yearling Show in

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Jeiron Barbosa shares Jockey of the Week honors

The Jockeys' Guild's Jockey of the Week was a triple dead-heat, with Maryland rider Jeiron Barbosa sharing the honors after

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Maryland to purchase Preakness intellectual property

Maryland will take ownership of the Preakness intellectual property after exercising its right to match an $85 million offer.

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Nicole Earle to chair Maryland Racing Commission

Nicole Earle, who has served one year on the Maryland Racing Commission, has been named its chair by Gov. Wes

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De Francis Dash, supporting stakes get purse boost

Four June 27 stakes at Laurel Park, including the De Francis Dash, will receive purse boosts of $25,000.

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Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies

Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies

Bill Reightler “an ambassador for Maryland racing”

Thomas: “Homegrown” Preakness a “winning strategy”

Retired trainer Howard Wolfendale passes

State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show

Jeiron Barbosa shares Jockey of the Week honors

Maryland to purchase Preakness intellectual property

Nicole Earle to chair Maryland Racing Commission

De Francis Dash, supporting stakes get purse boost

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Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies

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