Dorothy Worton Archives • The Racing Biz

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

Frank Vespe / 3 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 / 7 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 / 10 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.

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Eclipse Award winners announced for media

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered in 2025

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules