Horacio De Paz Archives • The Racing Biz

Greeley and Ben eyes million-dollar mark in General George

by Press Release | Feb 16, 2024 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Press release preview, Racing | 0 |

Ten-year-old Greeley and Ben will eclipse $1 million in career earnings with a top-four finish in Saturday’s Grade 3 General George at Laurel Park.

Photo Essay: Fritchie day in pictures

by Allison Janezic | Feb 22, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing | 0 |

In this photo essay, The Racing Biz photographer Allison Janezic capturing the horses and people who starred on Fritchie day at Laurel Park.

Md. Million: Courageous Girl could try Classic

by Press Release | Oct 16, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Courageous Girl, an allowance winner last out, may try to become the first distaffer to win the Maryland Million Classic, trainer Horacio DePaz said.

Sharp Starr “more than likely” for Fritchie

by Press Release | Feb 3, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Grade 3 winner Sharp Starr is likely to make her next start in the Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie at Laurel Park February 13, her trainer said.

Comebacking Las Setas among Laurel stakes headliners

by Press Release | Nov 29, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Three-time stakes winner Las Setas will make her first start since May in Saturday’s Safely Kept at Laurel Park, one of four stakes on the card.

My Magician gunning for Geisha title defense

by Press Release | Nov 23, 2018 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

My Magician, the winner of the 2017 Geisha Stakes, will look to defend her title against a big field Saturday at Laurel Park.

Still Having Fun looks for second straight stakes win in Miracle Wood

by Press Release | Feb 15, 2018 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Still Having Fun is a solid favorite in Laurel’s Miracle Wood Stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday, while the Wide Country, for fillies, is a wide-open affair.

DePaz, Sagamore seeking staying power, success

by Doug McCoy | Jan 30, 2018 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories | 0 |

It’s taken a couple of years, says trainer Horacio DePaz, but Sagamore’s recent emphasis on stamina – with an eye on the Classics – is finding racing success.