Versailles, Ky.–In 1984, Billy Fryer's first official week on the job at Keeneland was a busy one. The moment was marked by the arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who famously came for her only visit to the track. It was also the start of quite a journey for Fryer. After decades of service,

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Edited Press Release The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) Board of Directors approved a facilities operations agreement with The Maryland Jockey Club, Inc. (TMJC), which establishes the framework for the operation, management, maintenance and security of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park, according to a Wednesday release from the state organization's board. The agreement represents an

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Edited Press Release The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association (FTBOA) and Gilligan Racing LLC, its exclusive racetrack development partner, has secured control of more than 300 acres in Marion County for a new Thoroughbred racetrack and marks a key advancement in efforts to bring a premier racing and entertainment destination to Ocala, a press

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This is the fifth installment in what will be an ongoing series, presented by Hagyard, in which we catch up with the connections behind TDN Rising Stars. We'll go beyond the flashy performances to uncover the decisions that helped shape these future stars. When you breed one of the best mares of her generation to

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Edited Press Release Defending GI Longines Breeders' Cup Classic champion Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) put the finishing touches on his preparation for Saturday's $7-million race Wednesday morning at Keeneland, breezing an easy half-mile in :50 1/5 under the watchful eye of trainer Yoshito Yahagi. The 2-1 morning-line favorite worked in company with stablemate

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