Category: Top Stories

BackTracks: Star de Naskra “really something”

by Jennifer Kelly | Jan 27, 2023 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Breeding, Regionwide, Top Stories | 1 |

In a new BackTracks: Maryland-bred Star de Naskra gave owner-breeder Jiggs Lancaster his first stakes winner in a long career — and then a whole lot more.

BackTracks: Giant killer J. O. Tobin

by Jennifer Kelly | Dec 20, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Breeding, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Maryland-bred J. O. Tobin was the first runner to defeat the immortal Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew and became a champion in both England and America.

Fasig-Tipton 2022 Mixed sale by the numbers

by Frank Vespe | Dec 5, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

It wouldn’t be a Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale if we didn’t break it down by the numbers. Hey, how many grays are there, anyway?

BackTracks: Fort Marcy’s trip from reject to record-setter

by Jennifer Kelly | Nov 15, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Breeding | 0 |

Fort Marcy went on to become the first turfer to win Horse of the Year – after owner-breeder Paul Mellon tried to sell him.

Which Top Midlantic-bred Poll horses are in Breeders’ Cup?

by Press Release | Nov 4, 2022 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Two horses polling well in the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll are among those entered in the Breeders’ Cup.

BackTracks: Jameela, Maryland’s first millionaire

by Jennifer Kelly | Oct 14, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, Jameela tackled the best of her generation en route to becoming the first Maryland-bred millionaire.

BackTracks: The kingly Henry of Navarre

by Jennifer Kelly | Sep 15, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, New Jersey-bred Henry of Navarre found Hall of Fame success on the racetrack and later played a more martial role.

Top Midlantic-bred Poll: Just One Time maintains lead

by Press Release | Sep 12, 2022 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories | 1 |

In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of the year combining horses of all ages, Just One Time maintained her lead, while newcomers made an impact.

BackTracks: Big tough Twixt

by Jennifer Kelly | Aug 18, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred Twixt took on all comers in a 70-race career that saw her win graded stakes from coast to coast.

Top Midlantic-bred Poll: Luna Belle, Just One Time still tops

by Press Release | Jul 29, 2022 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

With neither having raced since the prior Top Midlantic-bred Poll, three-year-old Luna Belle and Just One Time remained atop the tables.

BackTracks: Rosemont, giant killer

by Jennifer Kelly | Jul 28, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, Virginia-bred Rosemont developed a reputation as a giant killer, defeating three Hall of Famers in his career.

Onetime star Page McKenney thriving in new job

by Jennifer Kelly | Jul 19, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Top Stories | 0 |

Claimer-turned millionaire Page McKenney reached the winner’s circle 22 times as a rachorse. Now retired from racingx`, he’s still finding it.