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Book’em Danno, Precious Avary top NJ-bred awards
Book’em Danno was named NJ-bred Horse of the Year and top state-bred sprinter and two-year-old, while Precious Avary is champion 3yo filly and turf runner.
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Laurel Park unveils spring meet stakes
Laurel Park unveiled a stakes schedule featuring nine events, including the Tesio and Weber City Miss, for its short spring meet.
Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
Intrepid Daydream named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Three-time stakes winner Intrepid Daydream earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year laurels to head the Renaissance Awards announced this week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces funding
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announced nearly $2.5 million in 2024 funding for a variety of research into equine health and well-being.
Preakness future wager to kick off Feb. 29
Back for its second year, the Preakness future wager will offer two separate pools, with the first kicking off Feb. 29.
Latest Equine Injury Database data released
The Jockey Club today released the latest data from the Equine Injury Database, which shows fatalities hovering near their lowest level.
Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
Catalog live for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale
The catalog for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale is now live and includes yearlings, broodmares, a no-guarantee season to Great Notion, and more.
Maryland Million 2024 to be run October 12
Maryland Million 2024 has been set for October 12, 2024 at Laurel Park, the 38th edition of the day Jim McKay cofounded.
Delaware Park announces 2024 live racing schedule
Delaware Park received approval Feb. 20 for its 2024 75-day live racing schedule, with the Delaware Handicap and Oaks anchoring the meet’s biggest weekend.
VTA stallion season auction set for Feb. 14-15
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association’s (VTA) annual stallion season auction will take place Feb. 14 and 15 and features dozens of exciting stallions.
Maryland Racing Commission: No-show appellants to be fined
The Maryland Racing Commission decided Tuesday it would fine people who appeal stewards’ decisions but no-show their appeals.
Maryland horse industry impact surges
The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.
HISA to fund three Lasix studies
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will fund three studies on the use and impact of furosemide, also known as Lasix.