Opinion
On breeding: Sharing early to the party
Maryland-bred Sharing is – like her sire and dam – a Breeders’ Cup winner, but unlike her pedigree suggests is impressively precocious.
Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing
The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.
Genaro: Breeders’ Cup shows sport I love – and hate
The Breeders’ Cup provided the outcome that Teresa Genaro wanted — and the one she feared – and has her wondering about the future.
On breeding: The (Avani) Force is strong
Hard-hitting sprinter Call Paul – a multiple graded winner – and promising juvenile Pink Caddy are half-siblings whose lineage didn’t presage greatness.
Genaro: Mountaineer questions need answers
The euthanized Mountaineer Park horse dumped in a landfill raises troubling questions, opines Teresa Genaro. Why won’t anyone in the industry answer them?
Op-Ed: New Pimlico needs the old
Racing fan/historian April I. Smith is jumping for joy at The agreement to keep Pimlico in Baltimore — but says more must be done to meld new and old.
Md. Million: Hugs, cheers, and tears at mini-Breeders’ Cup
Maryland Million has grown into exactly what Jim McKay envisioned: a mini-Breeders’ Cup for Maryland that for many participants represents the pinnacle.
On breeding: In with the… old?
While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.
On breeding: No headache for Hangover Kid
First crop stallion Hangover Kid has only six named two-year-olds — but at least one of them looks to be a real runner, in On Breeding.
On breeding: Help is on the way in Maryland
The MHBA may be cause for optimism that Maryland’s new stallions are going to have a major impact, in on breeding.
Belmont analysis and observations
A grab bag of Belmont thoughts: why Tacitus won’t win, how much Chad will we see, which Midlantic-breds are in action, and more.
One strange Preakness season kicks off… strangely
Derby winner Country House won’t contest the Preakness – first time in 23 years that’s happened – and that’s only one part of the strangeness.
Some thoughts on the Kentucky Derby DQ
The first-ever Kentucky Derby disqualification for an in-race infraction has generated plenty of controversy. Our thoughts…
Santa Anita situation underlines need for crisis response protocols
The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
An apology
We went silent for a week — quite by accident — and we owe our readers an apology, and a promise.
Opinion: On Pimlico, three core principles
With the release of the second phase of the Maryland Stadium Authority study on Pimlico, momentum is building towards a resolution of one kind or another. We believe three principles must guide those decisions.
Breeders’ Cup: Ladies weekend as fillies steal the show
During the just-completed Breeders’ Cup, the boys were fine – but it was clearly the fillies’ turn to shine.
On Pennsylvania Derby day, mystery, misplaced chomps, and megastars
Our correspondent enjoyed Pennsylvania Derby day – but can’t help thinking that Parx and the state are their own worst enemies in the long run… Plus a photo gallery of the day.
Timonium: Racing Brigadoon set for final weekend
Timonium — racing’s once-a-year Brigadoon — is a place where picking winners is simply a matter of knowing which horses won’t be freaked out by the Ferris wheel.
Fred Tallarico, last of Maryland racing ushers, passes
An usher at Maryland racetracks for decades, Fred Tallarico passed away yesterday at 94 — closing the era of regular racetrack ushers in Maryland.
