Midlantic Racing Today

Laurel Park hosts three stakes Saturday afternoon, and one of them -- the Selima -- has produced a Breeders' Cup winner
Jockey agent Tom Stift will be well represented with one of his clients riding in each of the three. Angel Cruz has mounts in the All Along (on Mischief in Motion) and the Laurel Futurity (Fire Marshal), while Vincent Cheminaud pilots Sea Isle City in the Selima.
Tom Stift joins us for an exclusive interview on Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Stift has been an agent for 38 years, and his career includes stops in California, Oregon, and Texas before a shift to the East Coast. Also in there are sojourns to New Orleans and Tampa Bay, along with a working trip to Jamaica (nice work if you can get it!).
Plus, we'll preview all three stakes with Laurel Park on-air analyst Mackenzie Pfeiffer.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Maryland Racing Today, is presented by the Maryland Jockey Club

Regaled was a powerful winner of the 2025 Delaware Handicap, rallying from well back to win by six lengths -- a triumph she parlayed into a third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.
Only seven horses in the history of the Delaware Handicap have defended their crowns. Can Regaled be the eighth?
We'll dig into that question on today's episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
The DelCap is the featured and final of four stakes on the card. We'll also discuss the Battery Park (Barbadian Runner goes for $1 million) and the two 2-year-old races, the White Clay Creek and Rocky Run.
Get the jump on your handicapping with today's episode!
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.

Back in 2020, Keri Brion was in Ireland overseeing a string of horses for her boss Jonathan Sheppard when she learned he was unexpectedly retiring -- a move that thrust her into a training on her own, a job she'd expected to have... just not quite yet.
Then The Mean Queen won the Eclipse Award as champion steeplechaser, and things started to happen for her.
Keri Brion joins us for an exclusive interview on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
These days Brion has a growing operation based at the Fair Hill Training Center, and while she wants to remain prominent in jumps circles, she's hoping to for growing success on the flat side.
It's a great conversation with a trainer with an interesting story.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.

When trainer Michael Simone dropped $8,000 to claim Micanopy a few months back, he was hoping for a solid enough horse who would fit in the Mid-Atlantic.
But he never expected to land the horse who would give him his first stakes win -- and then take him to the Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby.
Michael Simone joins us for an exclusive interview on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Simone followed his father's footsteps into the racing industry, becoming a trainer just like Dad, but after his father passed away, Simone stepped away from training. He was out of the business from 2012 to 2020. Now he's in the midst of a career year and hoping for bigger things still to come.
It's a great conversation with a trainer with an interesting back story.
Plus we'll take a look ahead to the racing at Delaware Park this weekend with analyst Stan Salter.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.

Charles Town's first 2-year-old stakes of 2026 are upon us this weekend, and trainer Anthony Farrior arrives holding a strong hand: two, including the favorite, in Friday's John McKee Memorial, and an intriguing debut runner in Saturday's Henry Mercer Memorial. 
Farrior, Charles Town's defending leading trainer who this year is chasing Ronney Brown, is our guest on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Farrior will send out 3-5 Crystal Veil, along with 12-1 Kickin' With Caity, in Friday's McKee Memorial. Saturday in the Mercer, he'll unveil debut runner Hundley.
We'll also check in on his pursuit of 1,500 wins -- he could get there this year -- and Grey Bells, his surprising worst-to-first winner going four furlongs at Timonium in August.
Later we visit with Charles Town Races track announcer and morning line maker Paul Espinosa to preview the weekend ahead and recap Charles Town Classic night.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Charles Town Races Today, is presented by Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

When For the Ladies got up late to win the $75,000 Shine Again Stakes at Timonium Aug. 29, it wasn't just her third consecutive triumph. It also provided the first stakes win of trainer Pedro Nazario's career.
Pedro Nazario joins us for an exclusive interview on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Nazario struck out on his own as a trainer in 2021 and has won 70 races and more than $1.5 million in purse earnings since. He worked his way up from hotwalker to galloping horses to assistant trainer to trainer, though he still gallops some of his own.
It's a great conversation with an up-and-coming trainer.
Plus we'll take a look ahead to the racing at Delaware Park this weekend.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.

Only 10 jockeys in the entire history of Thoroughbred racing have amassed 7,000 or more victories. One of them is Delaware native and longtime Midlantic riding stalwart Mario Pino.
Mario Pino joins us for an exclusive interview on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Pino entered the last week of his riding career needing five wins to become racing's 10th 7,000-race winner. He bagged six to reach 7,001 by the time it was all said and done.
Plus, what was it like riding Hard Spun to a near-win in the Derby? And what happened the time Spectacular Bid came to town?
It's a great conversation with one of Mid-Atlantic racing's top riders.
Plus Delaware Park analyst Stan Salter will stop by for news and handicapping.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.

Veteran trainer Gregory Sacco has won more than 900 races, including nine graded stakes, in a long career. Now his son -- and top assistant -- Will is looking to carry on a multi-generation family legacy.
Gregg and Will Sacco join us for an exclusive interview on this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
The Saccos will see barn star Crazy Mason try his luck against sprint champ Book'em Danno Saturday in the Grade 1 Forego at Saratoga and next month they have their eyes on the Delaware Handicap for Social Fortress.
And they have a cadre of two-year-olds they're excited about heading towards the racetrack.
It's a fun conversation about racing, working with families, carrying on legacies and much more!
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.
 

The biggest night of the year at Charles Town Races arrives Friday, and we've got you covered. 
Paul Espinosa, Charles Town track announcer and morning line maker, joins this episode of Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
The Classic has drawn a field of 10, including prior winners Skippylongstocking (2023-2024) and Banishing (2025), along with last year's runner-up, Willy D's. 
And Midlantic racing folks will have plenty to root for on the day, including Maryland-bred Barbadian Runner in the Classic and West Virginia-breds like At a Premium (Oaks), Ryan's Run (Hilton Memorial), and Xcellent Start (Classic).
Hear all about it in this exclusive interview!
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Charles Town Races Today, is presented by Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Matt Halter, a 20-something racing fan who also happens to be autistic, has become Delaware Park's #1 fan. That's in part due to his mom's social media presence and even more to his own unquenchable enthusiasm.
Matt's mom, Megan Halter, joins us today on Midlantic Racing Today, powered by The Racing Biz.
Matt Halter’s racing journey began with a pony, a blaze, and a Kentucky Derby winner. Where it's taken him is... just about everywhere. Give a listen.
We'll also bring in Delaware Park racing analyst Stan Salter to take a look back and a look ahead to this weekend.
This episode of Midlantic Racing Today, Delaware Park Today, is presented by Delaware Park Racing and Casino.