McDaniel: “Not riding off into the sunset”
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Study details impact of Maryland horse industry
The horse industry in Maryland accounts for over 9,100 jobs and more than $1 billion in business sales, a new-
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Maryland Jockey Club handle growth continues with strong De Francis
The Maryland Jockey Club saw 16 percent growth on its De Francis Dash card, continuing a trend that will see-
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Three carryovers spice up De Francis card
Laurel Park's Saturday De Francis card will start with carryovers in the Pick 5, Super Hi 5, and jackpot Rainbow-
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De Francis Day: Best Laurel card in years?
Saturday's De Francis Dash day card might be the best Laurel Park card in years. How good? We say 29-
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Maryland Racing Commission okays 162 live days in 2017
In an upbeat meeting today, the Maryland Racing Commission signed off on the Maryland Jockey Club's request to run at-
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Claiming Crown preview builds (some) excitement
Sunday's Claiming Crown Preview day at Laurel Park hopes to drum up excitement for the event itself. Let's say that-
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Riding stick horses to racing’s future
Kids playing with stick horses may just have been the most important people at the track on Maryland Million day-
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Saturday question: Ben’s Cat or Kharafa?
Saturday's Maryland Million is the same day as New York's Showcase Day, leaving Teresa Genaro with a difficult decision: Ben's-
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