Author: Frank Vespe

Laurel Park cancels Saturday card

Laurel Park has canceled its Saturday card, which will be brought back in its entirety, after horsemen’s concerns bubbled over.

The Maryland Jockey Club will offer a future wager on the Preakness Stakes after receiving approval Tuesday from the state Racing Commission.

A flurry of dueling press releases heralded the onset Monday of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) new drug rules.

Jockey-turned trainer Josue Arce earned his first career stakes win with Breezy Gust while Carlos Mancilla’s Mavilus upset the Not for Love.

Howgreatisnate broke awkwardly and lost his rider in the Gotham. It’s what happened next that makes him interesting in Saturday’s Private Terms.

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