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Is horse racing going to the dogs?

An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse

Richard Hackerman / 11 years
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I want my Big T!

You won't find it on your racing channel, but Gary Quill says Timonium's as fun as it gets, and he

The Biz / 11 years
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What’s that again?

A trifecta's worth of musings: the Arlington Million and the Sword Dancer, tweeting horses, and medication reforms.

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?

Rodney Dangerfield said that he went to a fight and a hockey game broke out. Replace "hockey game" with "horse

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn

We loved "brash" Steve Coburn when California Chrome was winning. In defeat, he became a sore loser. That change says

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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If Rick Porter’s mad as hell, why should we care?

Rick Porter is a wealthy owner who is livid that he can't have free tickets to the Kentucky Oaks. Why

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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On racing: Claim to fame

Most people view claiming races as a necessary evil. George Rowand, on the other hand, used them to launch the

George Rowand / 12 years
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Once alone, Virginia Derby finds its niche crowded by wealthy rivals

The Virginia Derby once dominated the first half of the three year-old turf season. Now, besieged by slots-enriched rivals, it

Nick Hahn / 12 years
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On breeding: Lessons learned

It wasn't all wine and roses for George Rowand's breeding operation. They bred some bad horses, too -- and learned

George Rowand / 12 years
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Derby dreaming

Beyond the top Kentucky Derby contenders lies a less-known group of nominees to the Triple Crown: horses that have thus

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 14, 2025

LRL: Phlying Phyllis aims to extend streak in Sunday feature

Carryovers, testy allowance spice Charles Town finale

Charles Town picks and analysis: December 13, 2025

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 13, 2025

LRL: Spidey Man slings to victory

Is horse racing going to the dogs?

I want my Big T!

What’s that again?

I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?

In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn

If Rick Porter’s mad as hell, why should we care?

On racing: Claim to fame

Once alone, Virginia Derby finds its niche crowded by wealthy rivals

On breeding: Lessons learned

Derby dreaming

LRL: Phlying Phyllis aims to extend.

LRL: Spidey Man slings to victory

VIDEO: Playing Laurel’s Saturday late Pick.

Pimlico Plus bonds receive AA rating

Md. Horse Foundation career program expanding

Slewperstitus, Doc’s Miracle meet again in.