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The Biz February 24, 2026 We track the latest jockey and trainer statistics from Maryland. Who’s hot (and not)? As the 2026 season progresses, we’ll be tracking the jockey and trainer stats on a yearly and weekly basis, and going into a bit more detail. Buy reliable and rewarding tickets for major events! This article […]
The Biz February 18, 2026 We track the latest jockey and trainer statistics from Maryland. Who’s hot (and not)? As the 2026 season progresses, we’ll be tracking the jockey and trainer stats on a yearly and weekly basis, and going into a bit more detail. Buy reliable and rewarding tickets for major events! This article […]
Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, 92, passes Won the fifth most races of all time Frank Vesp February 10, 2026 King T. Leatherbury, the legendary Maryland trainer who won more than 6,500 races, revolutionized the claiming game and ultimately achieved Hall of Fame status at age 82, has died. He was 92. Leatherbury, who […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sagamore in the running to become a training center? Frank Vesp November 18, 2025 The historic Sagamore Farm site is a better location for training centers than Shamrock Farm for several reasons, a Sagamore representative asserted in an August email presentation to Governor Wes Moore’s assistant chief of staff. The presentation is part of more […]
The Biz November 6, 2025 We track the latest jockey and trainer statistics from Maryland. Who’s hot (and not)? As the 2025 season progresses, we’ll be tracking the jockey and trainer stats on a yearly and weekly basis, and going into a bit more detail. The numbers: LAUREL PARK JOCKEYS Yedsit Hazlewood and Jorge Ruiz […]
