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One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Posted by Teresa Genaro | Oct 31, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories |

Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.

For Laurel Park linemaker Feustle, the goal is “to think like the public”

Posted by Frank Vespe | Oct 23, 2013 | Audio, Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Making a morning line is more art than science, says Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle. All it requires is figuring out what thousands of strangers are gong to do in nine races a day.

Xavier Perez, saving room for another “big horse”

Posted by Ted Black | Sep 20, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Rider Xavier Perez has a tattoo in honor of what he calls “my big horse.” That it’s not of Grade 1 winner Dance to Bristol points out what’s enabling him to succeed.

For Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol, key now is keeping on schedule

Posted by Ted Black | Sep 13, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Trainer Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol have done just about everything right so far during a magical season that has them on the brink of a Breeders’ Cup trip. Our new weekly series will follow them from here to there.