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Off the Pace: The, err… less good Kentucky Derby winners

Lots of folks opine on which Kentucky Derby winners were best. Mike Valiante headed in the other direction to see

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Off the Pace: The racetrack of the future

In a new Off the Pace, Mike Valiante shares his vision of what the racetrack of the future ought to

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For Pimlico-Laurel rebuild, “man in a hurry” might be key

New Maryland governor Wes Moore has been called a "man in a hurry," which could be what the over-budget, behind-schedule

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Midlantic racing New Year’s hopes

With the new year kicking off, we have some new year's... well, call 'em wishes rather than resolutions, for Mid-Atlantic

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Off the Pace: 10 New Year’s resolutions for Delaware Park

In a new Off the Pace, Mike Valiante shares 10 New Year's resolutions he offers for Delaware Park.

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Off the Pace: A holiday wish list

In a new "Off the Pace," Mike Valiante presents his holiday wish list for Mid-Atlantic racing. What's everybody getting?

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Thankful for the blue-collar horse

Bemoan racing’s lack of high-end, sticking-around stars? No, thanks. Be thankful, instead, for the blue-collar horses that are the spine

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Flightline’s retired, and I’m not feeling too good myself

Flightline’s retirement one day after the biggest victory of his brief career, smacks you right in the face with the

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CounterPoint: California the place for Breeders’ Cup

Breeders' Cup should find one permanent home, and Southern California, where better weather and other factors make better racing, is

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Point: Breeders’ Cup should move around

In its first two decades, the Breeders' Cup took the best of racing to people all over the country. It

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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

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Off the Pace: The, err… less good Kentucky Derby winners

Off the Pace: The racetrack of the future

For Pimlico-Laurel rebuild, “man in a hurry” might be key

Midlantic racing New Year’s hopes

Off the Pace: 10 New Year’s resolutions for Delaware Park

Off the Pace: A holiday wish list

Thankful for the blue-collar horse

Flightline’s retired, and I’m not feeling too good myself

CounterPoint: California the place for Breeders’ Cup

Point: Breeders’ Cup should move around

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.