Headlines: May 4
– Belmont marks 100 years with opening (TU) … “Today, Belmont Park stands alone. No longer a mere horse park, it is a landmark on New York’s horizon, an institution that has survived a century of turmoil, a civic prize of great charm and grandeur.” (NYP)
– Magna says Maryland tracks won’t get upgrades without slots. “We’re weighing very carefully what’s happened in Maryland, and we could, frankly, stop investing any significant sums at this stage,” said vice-president Jim McAlpine. (Sun)
– Trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. won’t let backstretch gossip affect him. “He says his success is based upon solid horsemanship, good help, and patient owners.” (DRF)
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