Carolyn Karlson Archives • The Racing Biz

Thoroughbred Makeover canceled for 2020

Press Release / 6 years

5 min read

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions, this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover has been canceled, the Retired Racehorse Project announced.

Carolyn Karlson named chair of Retired Racehorse Project

Press Release / 7 years

4 min read

The Retired Racehorse Project has named Carolyn Karlson to be board chair.

Carolyn Karlson
Georganne Hale
Retired Racehorse Training Project
Steuart Pittman
Thoroughbred Makeover
Tom Chuckas

Thoroughbred Makeover is “what racing needs”

Teresa Genaro / 12 years
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4 min read

Last weekend’s Thoroughbred Makeover at Pimlico showcased the versatility of the racehorse and, according to some, is exactly “what racing needs.”

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 15, 2026

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning Fritchie

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General George

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 14, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 14, 2026

Thoroughbred Makeover canceled for 2020

Carolyn Karlson named chair of Retired Racehorse Project

Thoroughbred Makeover is “what racing needs”

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning.

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General.

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12