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Christmas-themed stakes close Parx Racing year
Parx Racing hosted three Christmas-themed stakes on new year’s eve, and Nelson Avenue, Irish Maxima, and Offaly Cool starred.

Charles Town: 8 moments that mattered in 2024
From A to Z (well, actually more like W), eight stories that grabbed our attention during the past year at Charles Town Races.

Parx Racing concludes season with three stakes
Parx hosted four stakes for juveniles on Monday and concludes 2024 with three stakes for older horses on New Year’s Eve.

Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission
Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.

Clubman, 10, retired after 20th victory
He doesn’t want to retire, owner-trainer Joanne Shankle says, but 10-year-old Clubman, fresh off his 20th career win, will indeed retire.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: December 30
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Three wins for Torrealba as Laurel Park meet concludes
Red-hot rider JG Torrealba won three, including the feature, as Laurel Park concluded its fall meet and its 2024 season.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 29, 2024
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Caprice to head of the class with Gin Talking win
Caprice won Laurel’s Gin Talking Saturday to tie for the national lead in wins among 2-year-olds, while One Man Team impressed in the Heft.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 28, 2024
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.