The Maryland Jockey Club’s newest OTB, in rural Boonsboro in western Maryland, opened Wednesday after getting the final go-ahead on Tuesday evening.
Legislation that would provide funding for the rebirth of the DC International — rebranded as the Maryland International — sailed through the legislature yesterday and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
A new video board at Pimlico and a new barn at Laurel are among the improvements the Maryland Jockey Club expects to complete this week.
Claiming activity jumped in March versus the prior month, but the quarter trailed 2015 by a significant margin, in our Claimbox report.
Jockey Jevian Toledo benefited from a DQ in the Tesio — but was on the wrong end of one in the Weber City Miss, as A P Majetstic was placed first over his In the Navy Now.
After a head-bobbing battle, Awesome Speed was placed first via disqualification over Governor Malibu in today’s Federico Tesio Stakes.
The upcoming Dahlia and Henry S. Clark Stakes at Laurel Park have drawn 65 nominations, including some very familiar names.
Whiteley winner Never Gone South faltered in the Miracle Wood but gets a chance at redemption — and a Preakness berth — in the Federico Tesio Stakes Saturday.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s two stakes at Laurel Park, including the Tesio and Weber City Miss.
Miracle Wood winner Marengo Road, a troubled fourth last out in the Private Terms, looks to bounce back in Saturday’s Federico Tesio at Laurel Park.