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The Racing Biz launches new podcast series Maryland Racing Today kicks off this week Press release February 10, 2026 The Racing Biz LLC today announced the launch of a new family of podcasts, Midlandtic Racing today. The podcast series provides an in-depth look at racing in the Mid-Atlantic region. are currently planned Maryland racing todaywhich […]
Johannes Piassek February 9, 2026 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 Hollywood Import fended off Close the Gate to win the spectacular bid. Photo by Jim McCue. FIRST STAR: HOLLYWOOD IMPORT. The Spectacular Bid Stakes […]
Trainer Tim Salzman passes The Laurel-based trainer had been battling cancer Frank Vesp February 8, 2026 Maryland-based trainer Tim Salzman died on February 7 after a battle with cancer, his wife Megan said on Facebook. He was 54. Salzman recorded 425 training victories in a career that lasted from 2003 through 2025, generating more than […]
LRL: Taj Mahal lives up to the hype at first glance $525k yearling overcomes slow start for decisive win Frank Vesp February 6, 2026 Brittany Russell looked relieved in the moments after Friday’s third race at Laurel Park. Russell, last year’s runaway leading coach at Maryland, struggled through a winless January at Maryland, going 0-for-13, […]
In Maryland, possibly reaching the right destination Frank Vesp February 3, 2026 Opinion by Frank Vespe What’s remarkable about the disorderly demise of the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) is that the storm and stressit seems things may end up where they started – and where most riders were probably hoping to end up. […]
Maryland Million Day takes place on October 24th Press release January 27, 2026 Save the date! The 41st edition of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will take place on Saturday, October 24 in Laurel Park. Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, known as Maryland’s Day at the Races, is the premier fall event at Laurel Park. […]
LRL: Promising Lonesome Road romp in the allowance Frank Vesp January 23, 2026 Mindframe’s little brother might be one to keep an eye on. Lonesome Road, a 4-year-old Maclean’s Music gelding, made dizzying short work of a pretty salty group of allowance foes in Laurel Park’s $49,000 allowance feature on Friday and is now 2-for-2 […]
Consistent Takethemoneyhoney, Passage East fire in Laurel races The Biz January 18, 2026 Bob Krangel says he’s been “very lucky” with Takethemoneyhoney, while Hugh McMahon says “divine supervision” has had a lot to do with Passage East’s success. Heaven or hell, the results spoke for themselves Saturday in Laurel Park. Takethemoneyhoney has never been worse […]
