Racing
Independence Hall to cut back to one-turn races
Recently a troubled fifth in the G1 Florida Derby, the Maryland-based Independence Hall will cut back to one-turn races, his connections said.
Jocks Katie Davis, Trevor McCarthy put wedding on hold
Coronavirus strikes again, as jockeys Katie Davis and Trevor McCarthy have pushed back their wedding from April 2 December.
Shotski headed home after World Cup cancellation
Hours after landing in Dubai for the UAE Derby, trainer Jerry O’Dwyer, set to saddle Shotski, learned the race and the World Cup card were canceled.
Wells Bayou enters NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Fresh off a win in the Louisiana Derby, Wells Bayou moved into the top 10 of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for 3-year-olds.
Runnin’toluvya returns with sharp score
Ten months removed from his last win – and five from his last start – Runnin’toluvya returned Saturday with a sharp score at Charles Town Races.
Return of Runnin’toluvya heads Charles Town card
Grade 2 Charles Town Classic champ Runnin’toluvya makes his season debut in a tough allowance that highlights a really good Charles Town card Saturday.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, March 18, 2020
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Bug Boy Marquez posts Sunday hat trick
For the second straight Sunday, apprentice rider Charlie Marquez posted a hat trick, winning three races at Laurel Park.
Lebda dazzles in Private Terms triumph
Miracle Wood winner Lebda cruised home to win the Private Terms Stakes Saturday at Laurel, giving trainer Claudio Gonzalez two stakes wins on the day.
Arrifana prevails in Nellie Morse thriller
In her first start in three months, Arrifana prevailed in an absolute thriller in the Nellie Morse Stakes at Laurel Park.
Colonial Downs announces stakes sked
The 18-day 2020 Colonial Downs racing schedule will include an expanded array of stakes, including the addition this year of MATCH Series races.
Naughty Thoughts gets nod as fave in Beyond the Wire
Dominant Wide Country Stakes winner Naughty Thoughts will look to double up in Saturday’s Beyond the Wire Stakes at Laurel Park.
G1-placed Big City Bob heads Private Terms field
Big City Bob will make his first start since last October’s G1 Champagne, in which he finished third, in Saturday’s Private Terms for 3yo at Laurel Park.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, March 11, 2020
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Midnight Bisou seizes NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With the news about Maximum Security this week, Saudi Cup runner-up Midnight Bisou took the top spot in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, with Authentic atop the 3-year-old poll.
Amanite powers to first-out victory at Laurel
The well-bred Amanite hit the ground running today at Laurel Park, winning a maiden special weight at first asking.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, March 4, 2020
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
O’Dwyer barn in uncharted territory with Shotski
Graded stakes winner Shotski gets a big test in Saturday’s Fountain of Youth, and he’s already taking the barn of Jerry O’Dwyer into uncharted territory.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, February 26, 2020
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Hello Beautiful “just what we wanted” in first move
In her first move since winning the Maryland Juvenile Filly by a dozen lengths, Hello Beautiful showed trainer Brittany Russell “just what we wanted.”
