Author: Ted Black

Limelight-shy Kieron Magee stakes his claim

Posted by Ted Black | Oct 1, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

With a barn of claimers, Kieron Magee is having his best year yet, with two meet training titles. All it takes is a little — well, a lot of — flexibility.

Maryland Million plans take shape for newcomers, returning champs

Posted by Ted Black | Sep 9, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Breeding, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Saturday’s Laurel Park card included four stakes — and a handful of horses, including defending Turf and Classic champs, targeting Maryland Million day.

“Quiet” Bowie Training Center sputters back to life, again

Posted by Ted Black | Sep 4, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories |

The Bowie Training Center is on its last legs. Yet with an expected influx of trainers and horses this fall, the 100-year-old facility refuses to die.

Sprinter Miss Behaviour may take connex on long trip

Posted by Ted Black | Aug 28, 2014 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania, Top Stories |

Phil Schoenthal has pointed Miss Behaviour to Saturday’s Prioress at Saratoga all year. It’s one step in a journey he hopes ends in rareified company.