Dorothy Worton Archives • The Racing Biz

Koko Star, HISA, and the claim that wasn’t

Frank Vespe / 4 years

9 min read

When Scott Haney and Dorothy Worton claimed Koko Star August 1, they were excited. Then it all went sideways, leaving them frustrated, and horseless.

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Frank Vespe / 8 years

8 min read

Trainers based at Pimlico hope it won’t come to it, but they’ve already begun figuring out a future when they can’t stable at Old Hilltop.

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Maryland Racing Commission

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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4 min read

Bruce Quade, chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission the last three years, will step down from that post while remaining a member of the Commission.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 24, 2026

New Maryland backstretch pantry to open

Md. Million: A win that would mean a little more

Phil Capuano hopes to add to family Md. Million wins

Maryland Million at a glance: Classic and Distaff

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 23, 2026

Koko Star, HISA, and the claim that wasn’t

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

Md. Million: A win that would.

Phil Capuano hopes to add to.

Maryland Million at a glance: Classic.

Md. Million: Ness hopefuls include national.

Maryland Million at a glance: Sprints

PODCAST: Maryland Million and the stallion.