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Dancing House Breaks Through in Fritchie

• By Jeremy Balan
• February 13, 2016
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Godolphin's Dancing House put away not one but two favorites at separate points to win her first stakes in the $200,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 13 at Laurel Park.

That Handicapping Show: The Barbara Fritchie

• By Claire Novak
• February 11, 2016
• Handicapping

Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) featuring Hot City Girl, Lady Sabelia, and Princess Violet. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video

That Handicapping Show: The Barbara Fritchie

• February 11, 2016

Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) featuring Hot City Girl, Lady Sabelia, and Princess Violet. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie.

That Handicapping Show: Barbara Fritchie H.

• By Claire Novak
• February 12, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra examine the Barbara Fritchie Handicap this weekend at Laurel Park. With a talented field, see who should be included with your wagers. watch video

That Handicapping Show - Barbara Fritchie H.

• February 12, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra examine the Barbara Fritchie Handicap this weekend at Laurel Park. With a talented field, see who should be included with your wagers. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie H.

Sam's Sister Stands Out in Barbara Fritchie

• By Jerry Bossert
• February 11, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Multiple graded stakes winner Sam's Sister appears the one to beat in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) from Laurel Park Feb. 14.

R Free Roll Leads the Way in Honorable Miss

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 28, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

R Free Roll pulled a mild upset July 28 at Saratoga Race Course when shooting straight to the lead and holding firmly in the stretch to take the $200,000 HRTV Honorable Miss Handicap (gr. II) for filly and mare sprinters.

La Verdad True Speed of Honorable Miss at Spa

• By Lenny Shulman
• July 24, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Speedsters La Verdad, Red Velvet, R Free Roll, and Merry Meadow will ensure a prompt pace in the Honorable Miss at six furlongs at Saratoga July 28.

Fiftyshadesofhay Back On Track in Ruffian

• By Tom LaMarra
• May 11, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Favored Fiftyshadesofhay, winless in her last five starts, got back in the win column with a come-from-behind victory in the $250,000 Ruffian Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park May 11.

Grace Hall in Ruffian Return After 13 Months

• By Jack Shinar
• May 8, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Grade I winner Grace Hall hasn't raced in 13 months but she makes her long-awaited return in the $250,000 Ruffian Stakes (gr. II), part of the Mother's Day stakes bill at Belmont Park May 11.

Ben's Cat Named Maryland-Bred Horse of Year

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 25, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Mid-Atlantic Region

King T. Leatherbury's homebred Ben's Cat was named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year for an unprecedented third time in the annual poll conducted by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.

My Wandy's Girl Fights for Fritchie Score

• By Claire Novak
• February 22, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

My Wandy's Girl missed taking last year's edition of the Barbara Fritchie (gr. II) by three-quarters of a length at Laurel Park, but this season she would not be denied.

La Verdad Favored in Redrawn Barbara Fritchie

• By Frank Angst
• February 19, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Lady Sheila Stable's La Verdad is the 9-5 morning-line favorite in the rescheduled $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at Laurel Park.

List of Live Racing Cancellations for Feb. 15

• By Ron Mitchell
• February 15, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Snow, ice and cold temperatures continue to impact U.S. racetracks, with at least five cancellations of live racing for Saturday, Feb. 15.

THS: Barbara Fritchie Handicap

• By Frank Angst
• February 13, 2014
• Handicapping

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap a very talented Barbara Fritchie Handicap field with most likely great betting odds. watch video

That Handicapping Show: Barbara Fritchie Handicap

• February 13, 2014

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap a very talented Barbara Fritchie Handicap field with most likely great betting odds. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie Handicap.

Winning Image Seeks First Graded Stakes Win

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 12, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Winning Image has won eight stakes during six seasons, but connections of the 7-year-old mare hope she can add a graded victory to her ledger in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 15 at Laurel Park.

Groupie Doll Tops Female Sprint Category

• By Ron Mitchell
• January 16, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Groupie Doll, Mizdirection, and Dance to Bristol are finalists for the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Female Sprinter for 2013, the same category for which Groupie Doll took home the statuette last year.

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional: Stepping Up

• By Esther Marr
• December 26, 2013
• Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Dance to Bristol takes Ollie Figgins III to the big stage. Download Now

Laurel Fans Say Goodbye to Dance to Bristol

• November 16, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Mid-Atlantic Region

Bowie-based Dance to Bristol was honored in a retirement ceremony by the Maryland Jockey Club between the fourth and fifth races Nov. 16 at Laurel Park following her stellar 4-year-old campaign.

Dance to Bristol Ceremony Set for Laurel Park

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 13, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Dance to Bristol, who won seven consecutive stakes this year to earn a trip to the Breeders' Cup, will be honored with a retirement ceremony at Laurel Park Nov. 16.

Figgins Back With Contender Dance to Bristol

• By Ron Mitchell
• October 29, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup

When Ollie Figgins III sends out Dance to Bristol in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), the Speightstown filly will be the second World Championships starter for the trainer.

Groupie Doll Returns to Defend Sprint Title

• By Ron Mitchell
• October 28, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup

One of the feel-good stories of the 2012 World Championships, Groupie Doll returns to defend her title in the Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) off a 2013 season in some ways different and in other ways similar to 2012.

Dance to Bristol Turns in Final BC Breeze

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 25, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) contender Dance to Bristol put in her final work at the Bowie Training Center Oct. 25, going five furlongs in a bullet :58 3/5.

Cluster of Stars Wires Gallant Bloom

• By Claire Novak
• September 21, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Turtle Bird Stable's Cluster of Stars improved her undefeated record to six wins at the cost of Dance to Bristol in the $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. III) Sept. 21 at Belmont Park.