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Feb
Feb
RaceBrief: Mid-Atlantic racing news and notes for February 19
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The Biz / 12 years
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Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
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Laurel Park to be… wait for it… new
Jan 21, 2026
Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Jan 21, 2026
Charles Town announces 2026 stakes slate
Jan 20, 2026
55th Eclipse Awards to be broadcast Jan. 22
Jan 20, 2026
Capuano barn nominates 3 to Withers
Jan 19, 2026
TMJC to host February hybrid handicapping contest
Jan 19, 2026
Mid-Atlantic three stars: January 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Quint’s Brew, Point Dume could meet in General
Jan 18, 2026
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Dec
Dec
At the Maryland Racing Commission, fighting, then “linking arms”
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Frank Vespe / 12 years
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For all the sparring at yesterday’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting, what was most interesting wasn’t who was fighting. It was who wasn’t fighting
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Dec
Dec
Differing prospects for Maryland and Virginia made clear this week
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The Biz / 12 years
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In Virginia, no one in racing is happy these days. In Maryland, everyone is. That’s what we discovered during a busy week.
Preakness purse will rise to $1.5 million
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The Biz / 12 years
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The Maryland Jockey Club today announced it has increased the purse for the Preakness Stakes (G1) from $1 million to $1.5 million.
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Oct
Oct
Maryland Racing Commission Notebook: Void-claim rule, medication, more
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The Biz / 12 years
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It was a busy agenda for the Maryland Racing Commission meeting, which adopted a new void-claim rule and declined to reconsider medication rules, among other actions.
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Oct
Oct
Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association endorses modified void-claim rule
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The Biz / 12 years
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In a reprise of efforts over the summer, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has again endorsed a rule voiding claims in certain circumstances.
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Sep
Sep
It’s not too soon to think Preakness; tickets go on sale Tuesday
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The Biz / 12 years
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Preakness tickets go on sale on Tuesday, October 1.
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Sep
Sep
Ramon Dominguez appearance will add to Laurel’s opening weekend festivities
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The Biz / 12 years
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Top rider Ramon Dominguez, now retired, will attend opening Saturday at Laurel Park, participating in a special ceremony and autograph session.
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Jul
Jul
Maryland Racing Commission gives conditional approval to claim voiding rule
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Frank Vespe / 13 years
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The Maryland Racing Commission today gave conditional approval to a rule that would void claims of horses who suffer catastrophic breakdowns — another step, it said, to protect horse safety.
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Jun
Jun
Pimlico meet points way to future growth, Tom Chuckas hopes
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Frank Vespe / 13 years
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Getting new fans to an old sport conducted in an old facility — Pimlico — is a challenge Tom Chuckas faces every spring. Fortunately, an old race, the Preakness, gives him a head start.