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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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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 26, 2025

VIDEO: Happy holidays from The Racing Biz

Midlantic news briefs: Laurel expels Gonzalez

Intriguing allowance highlights Friday Laurel card

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Groups laud proposed HISA rule changes

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

VIDEO: Happy holidays from The Racing.

Midlantic news briefs: Laurel expels Gonzalez

Intriguing allowance highlights Friday Laurel card

Post Time heads to retirement with.

Slam Notion provides “early Christmas present”.

Brittany Russell brings quartet to Laurel.