The Racing Biz

11/04/2025

Our analyst reviews tomorrow's Lexington Stakes!

Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Lexington Stakes with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 20-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.

11/04/2025

Speedyness and Film Star finished heads apart in the Manfuso Stakes in December and will meet again in Saturday's Native Dancer at Laurel.

11/04/2025

Wrestler-turned-jockey Nik Juarez, a long way from his rebellious youth in Maryland and now learning from the dean of trainers and a Hall of Fame rider, is expected to ride American Promise in the Kentucky Derby.

Wrestler-turned-jockey Nik Juarez, a long way from his rebellious youth in Maryland, is expected to ride American Promise in the Kentucky Derby.

11/04/2025

Picks for today's action at Laurel Park!

We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon's races at Laurel Park.

10/04/2025

Jill Byrne (pictured at the Colonial turf burn a couple years ago) has been named the new executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association...

Jill Byrne will take the reins as the new executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, representing breeders.

10/04/2025

Maggie's Girl, a two-time stakes winner in 2024, headlines a crowded and contentious field for Charles Town's first '25 stake, the Original Gold.

10/04/2025

Defending champ Disco Ebo and lightly raced Tipple are among the contenders in a competitive renewal of Laurel Park's Primonetta Stakes Saturday.

10/04/2025

Worcester, recently second in the Stymie, could grab his first stakes win in Saturday's Frank Whiteley Stakes at Laurel Park.

09/04/2025

In a move alternately called "ground-breaking" and derided as done in secret, the Maryland Racing Commission today signed off on a one-year experiment to have combined Maryland/Virginia -bred and -sired stakes races, with Virginia contributing substantially to the purses.

The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.

09/04/2025

ICYMI... big rally from Burnham Square to get the money (and the Derby berth) in the Blue Grass...

Burnham Square surged late to win Tuesday's Blue Grass Stakes, securing 100 Kentucky Derby points and assuring himself a spot in the big race.

09/04/2025

Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who's doing better than you'd think? Or heating up now? Answers within.

08/04/2025

Five runners, including one who won at Charles Town and another with two wins at Laurel, have been added as late nominees to the Triple Crown.

08/04/2025

"Winning Colors," a piece by Steve Luhn, has been chosen as the winner of the 2025 Art of Racing contest and will be feted at the big race.

08/04/2025

As a young jockey, Jose Corrales found opportunity in short supply. These days, as a trainer, he focuses on providing apprentice riders the breaks they need.

As a young jockey, Jose Corrales found opportunity in short supply. These days, as a trainer, he focuses on providing apprentice riders a break.

08/04/2025

Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who's doing better than you'd think? Or heating up now? Answers within.

07/04/2025

Weekend highlights video from Charles Town!

In today's video, highlights from the weekend's racing at Charles Town, including an unexpected win streak, a surprise result, and more.

07/04/2025

Our analyst digs into Tuesday's Blue Grass Stakes with picks and analysis for the final 100-point race of the season!

Our analyst digs into Tuesday's Blue Grass Stakes with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.

07/04/2025

Stars of the week in the Mid-Atlantic!

Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…