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.

LRL: Capuano trio aimed at Spectacular Bid

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 30, 2026

Monmouth Park to offer 36 stakes worth almost $6 million

Charles Town cancels Jan. 30 card, moves up Jan. 31

Charles Town cancels Jan. 29 card

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

Mindframe earns Top Midlantic-bred honors for.

LRL: Promising Lonesome Road romps in.

Op-Ed: Midlantic circuit should promote growth,.

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock.

Laurel Park to be… wait for.

Capuano barn nominates 3 to Withers