Ryan Fogelsonger Archives • The Racing Biz

Midlantic racing fertile ground for apprentice Eclipse Award

Mike Valiante / 3 years

9 min read

More than a dozen riders based in the Mid-Atlantic have won the Eclipse Award as top apprentice, making it fertile ground, indeed.

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For Mike Gathagan, the method to the madness

Teresa Genaro / 11 years
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6 min read

Maryland racing has been known in recent years for oddities like Bullet Catcher (who ran down Rt. 1) and Spicer Cub. Turns out, that was Mike Gathagan’s strategy.

Apprentice Victor Carrasco making a late push for Eclipse

The Biz / 13 years

2 min read

Apprentice rider Victor Carrasco won three on Wednesday to continue a late-season push for a potential Eclipse Award.

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Charles Town announces changes to wagering menu

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State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time

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Colonial Downs to move up post times this week

Midlantic racing fertile ground for apprentice Eclipse Award

For Mike Gathagan, the method to the madness

Apprentice Victor Carrasco making a late push for Eclipse

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved.

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan.

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show