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Midlantic Racing Today

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Laurel Park
Horse Racing
Charles Town Races
Delaware Park
Preakness Stakes
West Virginia
Maryland Jockey Club
Charles Town
Maryland Racing
Kentucky Derby
Racing Biz
Pimlico Special
Triple Crown
Laurel
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Maryland Racing Today
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Delaware Oaks
De Francis Dash
Stable Footing

Midlantic Racing Today brings you the best of Mid-Atlantic Thorougbhred horse racing and breeding -- the most interesting guests, the best handicappers, and the most insight into horse racing in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, and beyond.

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You never know what you might see in a two-year-old stakes race.

Just a few years ago, Jaywalk won the White Clay Creek at Delaware Park, and that helped launch her to an Eclipse Award as best 2-year-old filly after winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenil... more

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Teachintherelease dominated West Virginia-bred foes in 2025, winning the year's biggest state-bred race, the $300,000 Sam Huff WV Breeders' Classic by 14 lengths en route to earnings state-bred Horse of the Year honors.

His trainer, Stephen Murdock,... more

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The average Thoroughbred racehorse's career lasts from age two or three to maybe seven or eight. Yet they often live for another 20 years or more.

But what happens after the race is over?

Bev Strauss, cofounder of Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue, has wor... more

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Building a business can be a full-time job. Training horses can be a full-time job.

And being a mom to a three-year-old? Yup, that's another full-time job.

Charles Town trainer Kristy Gazzier balances all of these. With a couple dozen horses in her... more

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A jockey agent's job is really more than one job. It's like a combination of agent -- connecting jockeys, trainers, and horses -- with a bit of coach and, sometimes, a touch of parent.

John Weilbacher, who's done a wide variety of backstretch jobs, ... more

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Stacey Viands didn't start out to be a trainer.

He wanted to learn more about the business, so he went to work for Ronney Brown as a hotwalker, a groom, and later Brown's assistant. Viands appears on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today.

Viands s... more

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Today on Midlantic Racing Today: The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) was found earlier this month by the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to be unconstitutional.

But the 6th Circuit found the opposite.

That likely sets up a fight at th... more

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It's a safe bet that there aren't too many lawyers on the backstretch at Delaware Park. But it's a sure thing that there's at least one.

Ted Maher, who trains a two-horse stable at Delaware, pays his bills as an attorney. But his passion for racing ... more

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Recent Guests

Bev Strauss
Executive director and co-founder of Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue
Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue
Episode: On the Thoroughbred aftercare beat with Bev Strauss
Kristy Gazzier
Trainer at Charles Town Races
Charles Town Races
Episode: Balancing trainer life and mom life
John Weilbacher
Delaware Park-based jockey agent
Delaware Park
Episode: On the backstretch with a jockey agent
Stacey Viands
Trainer of horses at Charlestown
Private stable, Charlestown
Episode: Building from the bottom up with trainer Stacey Viands
Eric Hamelback
CEO of the National HBPA
National Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association (HBPA)
Episode: What next for HISA?
Ted Maher
Lawyer and horse trainer
Independent trainer and practicing attorney
Episode: A lawyer/trainer on the Delaware backstretch?
Mike Jones, Jr.
Trainer known for West Virginia/Basin-area racing, long-time client base
self-employed / trainer
Episode: Talking training -- and legacies -- with Michael Jones, Jr.
Alan Foreman
Racing executive and former general counsel for horsemen groups, key THA figure
Thoroughbred Horsemen's Associations (THA)
Episode: Catching up with racing insider Alan Foreman
Greg Compton
Trainer
Compton barn (Delaware Park/Oaklawn)
Episode: Delaware Park mainstay trainer Greg Compton

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Frank Vespi
Host of Midlantic Racing Today with long-running involvement across Midlantic racing publications and track networks.
Ted Black
Co-host conducting the interview segments and racing journalist.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building from the bottom up with trainer Stacey Viands
Q: What was the key turning point when you started your own barn?
After starting as a partner and rising through the ranks as a hot walker and assistant, I felt ready to go on my own, and the early years were about learning, making mistakes, and gradually building a team and a clientele that trusted my judgment.
Talking training -- and legacies -- with Michael Jones, Jr.
Q: What was it like growing up with Sylvia Bishop's legacy in the sport?
Mike describes the pressure and inspiration of living up to his grandmother's trailblazing legacy, emphasizing the hard work and persistence she taught him to carry forward.
Maryland Racing Today: Outrider Kaymarie Kreidel
Q: How do you assess a pony's suitability for outriding, and what makes a good team member?
A good pony is level-headed, intelligent, and eager to run, with instinct that often surpasses human calculation; the team works through tagging and pacing with mutual trust to corral horses quickly and safely.
Maryland Racing Today: Outrider Kaymarie Kreidel
Q: What was it like dealing with Bodexpress on the track, and how did you handle the situation?
I treated it as another loose horse but focused on safety, coordinating with teammates, and using instinct to guide Bodexpress away from people and rails; the goal is to prevent a larger incident and keep everyone safe.
Charles Town Races Today: Trainer Wade Sanderson and more!
Q: Hey Wade, how are you doing?
Doing well, navigating the training challenges and looking forward to the next races, especially with Excellent Start and Jubas Parade showing potential; we discussed the impact of track conditions and management decisions on training.

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What is Midlantic Racing Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Midlantic Racing Today covers Mid-Atlantic thoroughbred racing and breeding with a focus on Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and surrounding circuits. Episodes feature frontline trainers, track personnel, and regional owners alongside on-air handicappers and race analysts, offering race previews, career retrospectives, farm and breeding discussions, and backstretch welfare and history. A recurring strength is blending strong regional context with personal anecdotes from longtime industry insiders, plus regular race previews from tracks like Delaware Park, Charles Town, and Laurel Park. Noteworthy is the show's ability to pair expert analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a clear emphasis on backstretch perspectives, regional policyma... more

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2. Kristy Gazzier
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6. Ted Maher
7. Mike Jones, Jr.
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