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.

DEL: “Sharp” Irish Maxima too much in Dashing Beauty

Bill Reightler “an ambassador for Maryland racing”

PODCAST: Building from the bottom up with Stacey Viands

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 23, 2026

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 23, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 23

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

DEL: “Sharp” Irish Maxima too much.

Bill Reightler “an ambassador for Maryland.

PODCAST: Building from the bottom up.

PODCAST: Midlantic Racing Today, July 21

Gofundme launched for injured Christian Maldonado

After audible, Irish Maxima looms in.