What were the biggest stories in Maryland racing in 2022? Correspondent John Piassek weighs in with his 10 top stories from the year that was.
Trainer Dale Caupano, one of the most successful Maryland-based trainers of recent years, will retire at the close of the upcoming racing weekend.
In a career with more than 3,600 wins, trainer Dale Capuano said today was a first after his runners, including Alwaysinahurry, won three consecutive races.
Saturday’s 41st renewal of the Maryland Juvenile Championship brings together Maryland Million Nursery winner Johnyz From Albany and undefeated Post Time.
Logical players lived up to expectations as Alwaysinahurry and Fille d’Esprit scored in a pair of Maryland-bred stakes at Laurel Park Saturday.
Johnyz From Albany led throughout in the Maryland Million Nursery, while Chickieness rallied in the Lassie, but both ended up first.
Trainer Dale Capuano, the all-time winningest Maryland Million trainer, hopes Saturday could add to his lead when he sends out a bunch.
Alwaysinahurry was along just in time to post an upset over 1-9 favorite and G3 winner Wondrwherecraigis in Pimlico’s Sunday feature.
Off 10 months with a condylar injury, Vance Scholars shrugged it and the competition off to win Laurel Park’s $100,000 Bald Eagle Derby Saturday.
Horsemen packed a Laurel Park restaurant to learn more about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and vent their concerns.