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Horse racing

    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 05: Forte trains on the track during morning workouts for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 05, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
    Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from race
    The colt stumbled on the track during a workout Thursday, although trainer Todd Pletcher had downplayed it.
    Beth Harris, AP Racing Writer
    Forte during the morning training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Kentucky Derby 2023: Analysis of every horse in the field
    Likely favorite Forte has looked like the clear top contender since the fall. If last year taught us anything, however, it’s that anyone can fly under the radar and be a contender in this 20-horse field.
    Joseph Aiello
    A horse comes off the track after a workout as the sun rises at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 6.
    Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Kentucky Derby
    The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby.
    Associated Press
    This photo shows several horses running over a dirt track.
    What’s being done to the track at Laurel Park: ‘A good cushion serves one purpose’
    Praise for the racing surface was nearly universal after consultant John Passero made adjustments to the track.
    Frank Vespe, The Racing Biz
    LAUREL, MARYLAND - MARCH 15: A outrider walks the track as horses and jockeys prepare to race without spectators at Laurel Park on March 15, 2020 in Laurel, Maryland. Nearly all of professional sports have been canceled or postposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, except for horse racing. However, today Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public due to COVID-19.
    Commission gives OK for racing at Laurel Park to resume Saturday
    John Passero, a track superintendent with Maryland ties, deemed the racing surface safe and made recommendations on how it should be maintained going forward.
    Brandon Weigel
    LAUREL, MARYLAND - MARCH 15: A outrider walks the track as horses and jockeys prepare to race without spectators at Laurel Park on March 15, 2020 in Laurel, Maryland. Nearly all of professional sports have been canceled or postposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, except for horse racing. However, today Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public due to COVID-19.
    Maryland Jockey Club, horsemen and breeders reach agreement on further Laurel Park testing
    The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association’s handpicked consultant will examine the dirt track at Laurel on Wednesday.
    Brandon Weigel
    LAUREL, MARYLAND - MARCH 15: A bench is unoccupied as horses and jockeys prepare to race without spectators at Laurel Park on March 15, 2020 in Laurel, Maryland. Nearly all of professional sports have been canceled or postposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, except for horse racing. However, today Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public due to COVID-19.
    Maryland Jockey Club: Laurel track safe for racing, but Thursday card cancelled due to lack of entries
    Horsemen “have determined not to submit entries for this Thursday’s racing card,” the Maryland Jockey Club said.
    Brandon Weigel
    LAUREL, MARYLAND - MARCH 15: A man walks in front of a starting gate as horses and jockeys prepare to race without spectators at Laurel Park on March 15, 2020 in Laurel, Maryland. Nearly all of professional sports have been canceled or postposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, except for horse racing. However, today Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public due to COVID-19.
    Racing suspended at Laurel Park through the weekend after two horses break down
    The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association called for racing to be suspended for the entirety of this upcoming weekend, and for future races to be moved to Pimlico Race Course starting April 27.
    Brandon Weigel
    Malorie Gogel (front) leads Eastern Tech's line for postgame handshakes after Tuesday's victory over Catonsville. The No. 13 Mavericks improved to 8-1 with a 9-2 decision over the Comets in Essex.
    No. 13 Eastern Tech stops Catonsville
    Mavericks continue setting the pace in Baltimore County softball with 9-2 victory
    Derek Toney
    After taking advantage of an equestrian vocational training program while in prison, Alex Wooten has risen from groom to race horse exercise rider to co-owning a small horse farm with plans to develop his own program. (Charles Cohen for The Baltimore Banner)
    Preakness, someday: A horse trainer makes his own second chance
    He bet his last dollars on the animals he loved and discovered a purpose.
    Charles Cohen
    Wallace Lane poses in front of Pimilco Preakness sign(Photo by Shan Wallace/The Baltimore Banner)
    Poet Wallace Lane reflects on growing up in the shadow of Preakness
    Every year, Park Heights and its residents aren’t included in the celebration.
    Wallace Lane
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