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 horse racing
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.

Delaware certified stakes roundup

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 12, 2026

Laurel Dash, Sensible Lady draw contentious fields

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 11, 2026

DEL: Capuano looking for fourth First State Dash

Live racing returns to Laurel Park Friday

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

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere

Md. Commission chair Bruce Quade to step down

Delaware certified stakes roundup

Laurel Dash, Sensible Lady draw contentious.

DEL: Capuano looking for fourth First.

PODCAST: From walking hots to first.

That’s a wrap: Timonium concludes 2026.

At Sacco barn, keeping it all.