
Virginia Racing Commission adopts model medication rules
The Virginia Racing Commission yesterday adopted the same model medication rules as other regional states, and it approved expanded wagering at the International Gold Cup.

The Virginia Racing Commission yesterday adopted the same model medication rules as other regional states, and it approved expanded wagering at the International Gold Cup.

The annual Fasig-Tipton yearling sale takes place on Monday — and The Racing Biz has crunched the numbers.

Scott Lake retained the top spot in the Midlantic Claiming 7 in our latest Claimbox report, but two new names appeared on the bottom of the list.

A recent international jockey safety conference attracted participants from all over the world — but not many from the United States, which was too bad, says Teresa Genaro.

In a battle of first starters, Graham Motion trainee Emotional Stroll rallied to break his maiden at Laurel Park.

Racing needs stars, but it depends on hard knockers — like Leo Ambrogi and his small string, at Bowie Training Center.

Photographers Laurie Asseo and Vas attended the De Francis Dash and Charles Town Oaks, and they found plenty of interesting pictures.

One horse is “sort of like a fish.” The other has a hard-to-say name. Both delivered the goods — and plenty of smiles — Saturday at Charles Town.

A Bowie Training Center-based horse euthanized recently has tested negative for equine herpesvirus, and as a result, a hold order on barn 16 at Bowie has been lifted.

A huge weekend — with three tracks hosting significant cards — led to a 44 percent jump in Midlantic wagering this weekend.

Photographer Laurie Asseo captured the frantic stretch drive between Ben’s Cat and Mr. Online in Saturday’s Laurel Dash in a compelling sequence of photos.

The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.
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