William Earl Atkins Archives • The Racing Biz

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Ted Black / 3 years

4 min read

Some tracks canceled Saturday, but the show went on at Laurel Park, and trainers and riders told us how they beat the heat.

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

Ted Black / 4 years

7 min read

The first two stakes of 2022 take place Saturday at Charles Town Races, with Jeff Runco trainees favored in both and champ Star of Night making her return.

Charles Town Races
Fiber and Emily
West Virginia horse racing
William Earl Atkins

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

Ted Black / 4 years
3
5 min read

Veteran Fiber and Emily keeps on trucking for owner-breeder-trainer William Earl Atkins.

Fair Hill Turf Showcase added to Maryland calendar

Splendora leads first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of 2026

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 31

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Mid-Atlantic three stars: March 30, 2026

LRL: Kuaga strikes in meet-ending feature

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

Splendora leads first Top Midlantic-bred Poll.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 31

LRL: Late Nite Call answered in.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 26

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 24