With this week’s Claimbox report, we inaugurate the Midlantic Claiming 7, the region’s seven leading trainers by number of horses claimed. Scott Lake takes the first month.
The 22nd running of the De Francis Dash has drawn nine entrants, headlined by morning line fave Sage Valley and local star Ben’s Cat.
Gary Capuano secured his 1000th victory today, the win coming at Delaware Park.
The Bowie Training Center isn’t a place for people anymore, not really. But for horses, well, for horses, it’s a different matter, in our Midweek Movie.
After 103 days, racing is set to return to Maryland’s Laurel Park. And for the state’s horsemen, that means optimism is in season.
The Maryland Racing Commission today tackled medication rules, breeding incentives, and claim-voiding rules, with varying degrees of accomplishment.
When linemaker and analyst Frank Carulli retired from the Maryland Jockey Club, it took two people to replace him. Gabby Gaudet and Keith Feustle look to fill big shoes this meet.
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes, and the region’s stakes winners.
The De Francis Dash has drawn 36 nominees for its September 21 running at Laurel, including such intriguing nominees as Ben’s Cat and Dance to Bristol.
Trainer Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol have done just about everything right so far during a magical season that has them on the brink of a Breeders’ Cup trip. Our new weekly series will follow them from here to there.
Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.
Top rider Ramon Dominguez, now retired, will attend opening Saturday at Laurel Park, participating in a special ceremony and autograph session.
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