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May
May
Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: May 1
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John Piassek / 4 years
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Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
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Apr
Apr
Goodgirl Badhabits opens eyes with flashy wins
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Press Release / 4 years
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The Brittany Russell barn continued to roll out promising performers Saturday as Goodgirl Badhabits won an allowance by over 10 lengths.
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Apr
Apr
Smooth track, smooth return to racing at Laurel Park
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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There were sighs of relief as Laurel Park resumed racing and horsemen praised what they say is an improving dirt racing strip.
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Apr
Apr
Nimitz Class cruises to fourth straight in Native Dancer
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The Biz / 4 years
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Nimitz Class dominated the Native Dancer Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park and may run in the G3 Pimlico Special next. Plus other stakes recaps…
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Apr
Apr
Laurel Park gets Commission OK to resume racing
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
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Apr
Apr
Laurel Park could resume racing Saturday
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
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Apr
Apr
MTHA, MJC reach 11th-hour deal on way forward on Laurel track surface
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
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Apr
Apr
Maryland Racing Commission meeting could be lively affair
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, called to address recent equine fatalities at Laurel Park, may draw numerous horsemen.
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Apr
Apr
Md. Racing Commission: No racing until “independent assessment” of track
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Frank Vespe / 4 years
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The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
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Apr
Apr
Golden Angel is “one for mom”
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Teresa Genaro / 4 years
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James Blackwell thought he would sell his yearling filly, but fate and fortune had other plans for Golden Angel.