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Maryland: 8 stories that mattered in 2024

It was a tumultuous, consequential year for the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here are eight stories that mattered in the year that was.

He doesn’t want to retire, owner-trainer Joanne Shankle says, but 10-year-old Clubman, fresh off his 20th career win, will indeed retire.

Some weekend racing headlines from the Mid-Atlantic, including Arnaldo Bocachica getting his 2,000th win and much more.

Some weekend racing headlines from the Mid-Atlantic, including the action from Charles Town Races and Laurel Park.

Clubman, a multiple stakes winner of $464,000, will make his first start since last October’s Pimlico Special Friday at Laurel Park.

Clubman, owner of two stakes wins at bullring tracks, is the tepid morning line favorite in Saturday’s $35,000 Mint Mission at Charles Town Races.

Clubman, the well-beaten favorite in the Maryland Million Classic 12 days ago, bounced back to win a Laurel Park allowance today.

While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.

Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed this past weekend…

Clubman dominated the $75,000 Maryland Coalition Stakes, winning off by nine lengths in a popular victory on a gorgeous day at Timonium.