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Aron Wellman
Fair Hill Training Center
Independence Hall
Maryland horse racing
Michael Trombetta

Independence Hall to cut back to one-turn races

Press Release / 6 years
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Recently a troubled fifth in the G1 Florida Derby, the Maryland-based Independence Hall will cut back to one-turn races, his connections said.

Maryland-bred Torch of Truth set for bigger task

Frank Vespe / 6 years

5 min read

Torch of Truth won a race at Laurel Park Friday, but it’s his other job – as Derby hopeful Independence Hall’s workmate – that’s more important.

Trombetta barn hoping Independence Hall hops Derby trail

Press Release / 6 years

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Independence Hall dazzled in winning the Nashua, and trainer Mike Trombetta hopes he’ll stamp himself a Derby contender in Wednesday’s Jerome at Aqueduct.

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Independence Hall to cut back to one-turn races

Maryland-bred Torch of Truth set for bigger task

Trombetta barn hoping Independence Hall hops Derby trail

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.