Author: Frank Vespe

Pimlico to close September 1

Pimlico will close for racing, training, and wagering September 1, MJC chief MIke Rogers wrote horsemen, as the renewal of Maryland racing ramps up.

Trainer John Robb and rider Xavier Perez swept a pair of Laurel Park two-year-old maiden events Sunday, and Robb is the meet leader in 2yo wins.

Play Harder’s owner has an intriguing decision to make after his sophomore was elevated to first by DQ in the Star de Naskra.

Undefeated geldings Quint’s Brew and Haileysfirstnotion – and 4-for-5 colt Play Harder – top Saturday’s Star de Naskra at Laurel Park.

It’s last call for 2024 two-year-old sales, and the Fasig-Tipton June sale will send several dozen juveniles onto the next phase of their careers.

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