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.

Hidden Overture plays winning tune in Selima

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 27, 2026

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

CT: Intriguing group in allowance feature

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 26, 2026

Winslow wires ’em for notable win

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

Hidden Overture plays winning tune in.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Delaware Park to postpone DelCap card

Selima, Laurel Futurity highlight Saturday card

PODCAST: A jockey agent’s life, plus.

DEL: Locals face intriguing invaders in.