Maryland’s racing leadership long ago chose Shamrock Farm to be its new training center. So why is Sagamore Farm making its pitch?
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.
The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.
Sprinter Barbados will stand at Shamrock Farm, while Northview PA adds Uncle Lino to its stallion roster.
In Part 2 of our series on mid-Atlantic breeding’s newcomers, George Rowand checks in on a half-dozen sires new to the region.
Baltimore Bob, a multiple stakes-winning son of Malibu Moon, will return home to Maryland to stand at Shamrock Farm.
Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.