Ray Handal Archives • The Racing Biz

Teresa Genaro / 9 years

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In her final Spa Diary of 2016, Teresa Genaro recaps some happy (and not so) firsts and expresses an age-old desire for the Old Spa.

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Spa Diary: Ray Handal’s roundabout journey to first Spa win

Teresa Genaro / 9 years
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From Jamaica to Colonial Downs to upstate New York, the journey to Ray Handal’s first Saratoga win included 13 straight lost “shakes” and six runner-up finishes.

12 Midlantic-breds nominated to Triple Crown

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 4, 2026

Triple Crown draws 367 early nominees

CT: Muad’dib looks for second straight

In Maryland, possibly reaching the right destination

Laurel Park set for rare Wednesday card

Spa Diary: May it be ever thus

Spa Diary: Ray Handal’s roundabout journey to first Spa win

Triple Crown draws 367 early nominees

In Maryland, possibly reaching the right.

NJ breeders, horsemen hammer out days.

VIDEO: Playing Laurel’s Saturday late Pick.

Mindframe earns Top Midlantic-bred honors for.

LRL: Promising Lonesome Road romps in.