Book Review Archives • The Racing Biz

Horse books for the holidays: Missionville book review

Frank Vespe / 9 years

7 min read

We review Missionville, the horse racing novel by former exercise rider Alex Brown.

Charles Town Oaks elevated to graded status

The Biz / 13 years

3 min read

The Charles Town Oaks has received a Grade 3 designation from the American Graded Stakes Committee, the second race at the track to earn graded status.

“Just one of the guys,” Dance to Bristol readies for last, and most important, race

Ted Black / 13 years

8 min read

For trainer Ollie Figgins, Dance to Bristol has spent 11 months proving she belongs in the best company. The journey ends on Saturday.

Ballerina S.
Book Review
Dance to Bristol
David Wantz
Honorable Miss S.
Ollie Figgins III
Sugar Maple S.
Susan Wantz
Xavier Perez

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

Ted Black / 13 years
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6 min read

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.

Charles Town announces changes to wagering menu

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 1, 2026

Colonial Downs to move up post times this week

Of bits and blinkers

Horse books for the holidays: Missionville book review

Charles Town Oaks elevated to graded status

“Just one of the guys,” Dance to Bristol readies for last, and most important, race

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

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved.

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan.

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show