Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 8, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon's races at Laurel Park.
Racing
Latest
Nominations released for General George, Fritchie
Nominations are out for a quartet of Laurel Park stakes to be run Feb. 15, topped by the General George and Barbara Fritchie, both at seven furlongs.
Features
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Mudslide sweeps to victory for jock-turned-trainer Deiter
Former jockey Kelly Lynn Deiter, now a trainer, is hoping for big things from speedy filly Mudslide, who posted a sharp recent score at Charles Town.
Handicapping
Latest Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 2, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon's races at Laurel Park.
Opinion
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Hamelback: Industry must speak out against decoupling
The horseracing industry must oppose a Florida "decoupling" proposal to sever the racing-gaming connection, says HBPA chief Eric Hamelback.
Business
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“He loved this game”: Owner-breeder Larry Johnson passes
Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.
Audio, Video
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VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights
In today's video, highlights from the weekend's racing at Charles Town, including a WVBC winner returns running, and more.
