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Maryland breeding, poised between past and future

Frank Vespe / 12 years

4 min read

At a pair of weekend stallion open houses, Maryland breeders looked to the past, and the future.

Mid-Atlantic Breeding: New sires, part 1

George Rowand / 12 years

5 min read

In this first part of a short mid-Atlantic breeding series, we introduce some of the region’s new sires.

Brooke Bowman
Bruce Quade
Dermot Carty
Despite the Odds
Giacomo
Hunters Bay
Larry Johnson
Louis Merryman
Plan
Showing Up
Street Magician

Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo to headline new Maryland stallion operation

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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3 min read

Heritage Stallions, the first new Maryland stallion facility in a decade, will feature Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo, Hunters Bay, and four other stallions in time for the 2014 breeding season.

Law School schools ’em in Laurel allowance

US wagering handle down almost 8% in November

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 7, 2025

Just Philtored sharp in Md. Juvenile Filly

Charles Town picks and analysis: December 6, 2025

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 6, 2025

Maryland breeding, poised between past and future

Mid-Atlantic Breeding: New sires, part 1

Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo to headline new Maryland stallion operation

Slewperstitus, Doc’s Miracle meet again in.

Yedsit Hazlewood reaching for lofty heights

Owner-breeder Sam English, 80, passes

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City.

Onyx Ten to hunt hat trick.