Author: Ted Black

Reminiscence: Horse racing on TV’s golden age shows

Once upon a golden age, television dramas often turned to horse racing for inspirations for their episodes. Through syndication, Ted Black remembers.

With Charles Town set to open its 2018 season on January 10, horsemen and management alike are looking ahead with some optimism.

After three riders were thrown in the same spot this afternoon, Laurel Park canceled its remaining races after jocks asked the problem be addressed.

Trainer Jeff Runco won his 4000th race yesterday, it coming at Laurel Park, a remarkable milestone he credited to his horses, owners, and help.

Edgar Prado and other winning jocks today employed a common strategy: stay out of trouble and get back to where it’s warm.

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