
VRC gives thumbs up to acquisition of Colonial Downs
The Virginia Racing Commission signed off on Churchill Downs’s proposed acquisition of Colonial Downs June 8.

The Virginia Racing Commission signed off on Churchill Downs’s proposed acquisition of Colonial Downs June 8.

Former jockey and head of the Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation Bobby Lillis has a background unlike any other member of the Md. Racing Commission.

Miss Leslie rallied from last under jockey Angel Cruz to take the Obeah Stakes at Delaware Park and perhaps punch her ticket to the Delaware Handicap.

Colonial Downs will lower the takeout on its traditional Pick 5 wager to 12% and will alter the rules so that carryovers are possible.

Tyler Conner, who piloted Wow Whata Summer to an 83-1 upset in the Penn Mile, earned Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week honors.

This afternoon’s Obeah Stakes at Delaware Park has drawn a compact field, several with hopes of moving forward to the DelCap. Who’s gonna win?

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking public input on its draft medication and anti-doping rules.

Despite the presence of Kentucky Derby hero Rich Strike, Peter Pan winner We the People is the 2-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.

We’ve got Parx Racing picks today as the track presents another midweek card!

The 88th annual Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association (MHBA) Yearling Show will take place July 24, and this year trainer Jonathan Thomas will judge.

Our Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook — featuring races and horses to watch, track bias info, jock/trainer of the week, and more – returns for 2021.

Exculpatory, the horse who nearly perished in a barn fire before becoming a stakes winner, is nearly ready to run again.
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