Bruce Jackson Archives • The Racing Biz

Press Release / 12 months

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Fair Hill Training Center, the 350-acre training facility in northeastern Maryland, has hired veteran horseman Robert Croteau as general manager.

For Paynter, journey back to health began at Fair Hill

Terry Conway / 12 years

9 min read

Paynter went from Grade 1 star to the brink of death. His journey back to the mountaintop began at Fair Hill.

Bill Mott
Bruce Jackson
Graham Motion
Jen Patterson
Orb
Shug McGaughey

For Orb, McGaughey, a trip to Fair Hill is just what the doctor ordered

Terry Conway / 12 years
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In need of some rest and relaxation, Kentucky Derby winner Orb has spent a couple of months at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center. It’s done him so much good, his isn’t the only attitude that’s changed.

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 17, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

LRL: Quint’s Brew looks to defend Jennings title

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 16, 2026

Fair Hill Training Center tabs new GM

For Paynter, journey back to health began at Fair Hill

For Orb, McGaughey, a trip to Fair Hill is just what the doctor ordered

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.