The rate of equine fatalities dropped in 2019 to its lowest level since the creation of the Equine Injury Database, the Jockey Club reports.
The indictments of Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro, and others have regulators and racetracks scrambling, while vets say their horses need a break, too.
Big City Bob will make his first start since last October’s G1 Champagne, in which he finished third, in Saturday’s Private Terms for 3yo at Laurel Park.
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
With the news about Maximum Security this week, Saudi Cup runner-up Midnight Bisou took the top spot in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, with Authentic atop the 3-year-old poll.
X Y Jet and Maximum Security are not the only horses who were the ultimate victims of the crimes allegedly committed by Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis.
The indictments of trainers Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis and others is a good step, says Teresa Genaro, but one raising plenty of unanswered questions.
Trainers Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis were the biggest names among 27 indicted Monday on federal charges that they illegally doped racehorses.
After a decadelong fight, the West Virginia Legislature last week approved advance deposit wagering with four percent of handle going back to the industry.
The well-bred Amanite hit the ground running today at Laurel Park, winning a maiden special weight at first asking.
Legislation to create the funding and structures to raze and rebuild both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course passed the Maryland Senate by a 44-1 vote.
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer and Pete Peterson of the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition.
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