Ralph Santella Archives • The Racing Biz

Teresa Genaro / 5 years

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To his humans, Dinosaur Ben wasn’t just another horse. That’s why saying goodbye — twice, in a sense — was so hard.

David Bushey
Glenn Brok
Marshall Gramm
Parx Racing
Penn National
Pennsylvania horse racing
Ralph Santella

Pennsylvania: Lower takeout, tougher drug rules called for in 2018

Linda Dougherty / 8 years
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After what was in some ways a difficult 2017, some Pennsylvania horsemen are calling for lower takeout, tougher drug rules, and more advertising in 2018.

HISA seeks public comment on drug rule modifications

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 23, 2026

Op-Ed: Midlantic circuit should promote growth, not reductions

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock training center

Laurel Park to be… wait for it… new training center

The farewells of Dinosaur Ben

Pennsylvania: Lower takeout, tougher drug rules called for in 2018

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock.

Laurel Park to be… wait for.

Capuano barn nominates 3 to Withers

Quint’s Brew, Point Dume could meet.

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes