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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1978
Page
14
Derby contenders emerge as Alydar and Affirmed vie for Derby prep form. Esops Foibles wins Arkansas Derby while other possible Derby entrants surface. The Jockey Club upholds the artificial insemination ban, citing identification and integrity concerns amid broader Kentucky breeding debates.
Alydar, a leading Kentucky Derby hopeful, arrives at Keeneland in Lexington for the Blue Grass Stakes on April 27 after winning the Flamingo Stakes and the Florida Derby. The piece also covers USDA CEM quarantine rules affecting breeding stock movement in Kentucky and related farm disruptions.
Governor John Dalton signed a pari mutuel betting bill in Richmond, sending the issue to Virginians in a November 7 referendum. Delegates hailed the passage as long overdue, noting six years since the concept first appeared in the General Assembly.
Frederick YMCA hosted the Star Spangled Spring Sprints AAU B meet at Gaithersburg Aquatic Center. Andrew Hoyer won the 100 yard freestyle with an AAU time of 1 11.3. Wendy Hiester led in the 100 yard freestyle with 1 03.7, and Lisa Massie won the 50 back with an AAU time. Several swimmers earned top finishes across multiple events including breaststroke, butterfly, and medley races.
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