Author: Linda Dougherty

Jason Servis coming full circle with CT Classic starter Sunny Ridge

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Apr 21, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Trainer Jason Servis spent some of his formative years living in a trailer park in Charles Town. Saturday he’ll saddle Sunny Ridge to try to win $750,000 there.

Many factors contribute to drop in equine fatalities at Delaware Park

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Apr 11, 2017 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Racing, Top Stories |

The number of equine fatalities at Delaware Park dropped to its lowest recorded level in 2016. Why? Many reasons, industry participants say.

Midlantic tracks claim good year for safety – but keep it quiet

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Apr 1, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories |

Midlantic racetracks say 2016 was a banner year for safety – but only a few release their data to the public.

Of characters and near-misses: My day at the handicapping contest

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Mar 15, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories |

The last time she attended a handicapping contest, 15 years ago, our correspondent had a chair thrown at her. This time was bound to be better… right?