Author: Press Release

Spikezone named HBPA Claiming Horse of the Year

Spikezone, who overcame two knee surgeries to go 11-for-14 as a 5-year-old, has been named the HBPA Claiming Horse of the Year.

Colonial Downs has announced ticket options and prices for Virginia Derby day, with the Derby, now a Kentucky Derby points race, to be Mar. 15.

With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town has canceled its live racing cards for Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9.

Former Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Chris Merz will be the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission.

Laurel Park will host its first four stakes of 2025 Jan. 18, and the track has announced the nominations to all four.

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