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: September 19, 2026

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get to a G1 race?

Off to the Races Radio lineup for September 19, 2026

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s chance

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues progress

LRL: Competitive group to meet in Weather Vane

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s.

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues.

LRL: Competitive group to meet in.

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend