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 / 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 / 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: April 19, 2026

LRL: Taj Mahal dazzles in Tesio

LRL: Carrasco returns with Weber City Miss shocker

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: April 18, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 18, 2026

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

LRL: Taj Mahal dazzles in Tesio

LRL: Carrasco returns with Weber City.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Dash for Cash quartet to meet.

CT: Moises Santaella sitting on “go”

Close the Gate could open opportunity.