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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.

Taj Mahal guts out Miracle Wood triumph

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 22, 2026

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 21, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 21, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for February 21

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

Taj Mahal guts out Miracle Wood.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

CT: Maggie’s Girl tops allowance feature

LRL: Stakes contenders sport near-opposite resumes

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 19

Is Maryland racing in “best place”.