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Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

Mike Valiante / 4 years
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6 min read

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.

Kauai King, Dave’s Friend enter Maryland Hall of Fame

The Biz / 10 years

4 min read

Kentucky Derby-Preakness winner Kauai King and top sprinter Dave’s Friend are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.

The (almost) unconquerable Kauai King’s near miss

Teresa Genaro / 11 years

6 min read

In 1966 Maryland-bred, Virginia-raised, Nebraska-owned Kauai King did the one thing sire Native Dancer couldn’t: head to Belmont seeking a Triple Crown.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Eclipse Award winners announced for media

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered in 2025

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

Kauai King, Dave’s Friend enter Maryland Hall of Fame

The (almost) unconquerable Kauai King’s near miss

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules

Wagering handle off sharply in December,.