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Slam Notion provides an “early Christmas present” in Bender Frank Vesp December 20, 2025 “It has an atmosphere [trainer Robbie Bailes’s Laurel Park] “Everyone is just happy and everyone feels good, and if that’s the case, the horses feel good too. “I’m in,” Bailes countered, laughing. “That atmosphere has always been there ever since [the […]
Train jockey Vince “Jimbo” Bracciale passes Frank Vesp December 18, 2025 Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale, Jr., a Maryland jockey who racked up more than 3,500 victories, including two aboard the all-time great Ruffian and dozens more in company, died on December 15. He was 72. In July 1974, with regular rider Jacinto Vasquez suspended, trainer Frank […]
Johannes Piassek December 15, 2025 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Twisted Ride (#2) just held off Uncle Ernie to win the Page McKenney. Photo by Nikki Sherman/EQUI-PHOTO.. FIRST STAR: TWISTED RIDE. Parx’ Monday program […]
Press release December 14, 2025 “The Hazlewood Express just keeps rolling into Laurel Park,” track announcer Dave Rodman exclaimed. Another day saw three more winners for teenage apprentice riding sensation Yedsit Hazlewood, who started his big Sunday by booting Wild Warrior ($5) for trainer Gary Capuano in the second race, a $49,000 first-level allowance for […]
RACE 4: CLAIM $7,500 (CONDITIONED), 3 YEARS AND OVER, 5 1/2 FURLONS 4-8-1-2 #4 Come on old man (3-1) closed well for fifth against better on grass last and ran consistently in the 80s on that surface all year round. Even though he is unfamiliar with this surface, he will pose a serious threat if […]
LRL: Phlying Phyllis wants to extend the series in the Sunday match On the Mark returns running; Hazlewood range on 21 Frank Vesp December 13, 2025 Phlying Phyllis will try to keep her career-opening streak intact in Sunday’s Laurel Park feature, a $49,000 first-level allowance for older fillies and mares going seven furlongs. The second-year […]
Pimlico Plus bonds are rated AA Frank Vesp December 10, 2025 The state Board of Public Works on Dec. 3 approved the Maryland Stadium Authority’s proposal to issue up to $250 million in taxable revenue bonds to support the Pimlico Plus project to revitalize the state’s racing facilities. The bonds are expected to be offered […]
The Md. career program Horse Foundation is being expanded Press release December 9, 2025 The Maryland Horse Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of its signature educational initiative – the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program – with the launch of the Maryland Horse Career Program (MHCP), a weeklong immersive experience designed to expose young adults […]
Johannes Piassek December 8, 2025 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Just Philtored rode home to win the Maryland Juvenile FIlly Stakes. Photo by Jim McCue. FIRST STAR: JUST FILTERED. On Saturday at Laurel Park, […]
