J.B. Secor Archives • The Racing Biz

Frank Vespe / 10 years

8 min read

Skeleton Crew, 12, was retired after finishing fifth in a $7500 claimer last Friday — a sad day in some ways but a happy ending for a horse who earned it.

Annie Finney
Breeders' Cup
Dickie Small
J.B. Secor
Mikey Smithwick
Mineshaft
Neil Howard
Palace Malice
Princess of Sylmar
Rock Slide
Shamrock Farm
Todd Pletcher

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Teresa Genaro / 12 years
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6 min read

Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.

Midweek Movie: Race prep

Jeff Krulik / 12 years

1 min read

Our Midweek Movie gives you a few, pre- and post-race minutes with trainer Ted Maher, reunited with a favorite horse.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

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

Last call for Skeleton Crew

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Midweek Movie: Race prep

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

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