VRC chief Bernie Hettel to step down
March 2, 2016
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Virginia Racing Commission executive secretary Bernie Hettel will step down, probably by the end of March, the Commission announced.
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March 2, 2016
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West Virginia horsemen and breeders went to the state capital yesterday to oppose a “decoupling” bill they say would devastate the industry.
Michael Dickinson’s 26 levers
March 2, 2016
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“Mad genius” Michael Dickinson is back training horses — and hoping that what he’s learned and put in place at Tapeta Farm give him a decisive advantage.
Monmouth Park stall applications due
March 1, 2016
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Horsemen can apply for stalls at Monmouth Park online, and applications are due to the racing office by Thursday, March 10.
Maryland tracks ban Florida shippers
March 1, 2016
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The Maryland Jockey Club, owner of the two major Maryland tracks, has prohibited horses from shipping in from Florida after a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus in that state.
Lightly raced Charmed Victory still heading upward
March 1, 2016
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Charmed Victory may have come up short to Marengo Road in the Miracle Wood Stakes, but trainer Rodney Jenkins believes distance — and experience — will benefit his runner.
Cinco Charlie rediscovers winning ways
March 1, 2016
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Cinco Charlie — the speedy Del-certified runner familiar to Midlantic fans after two juvenile starts locally – rediscovered his winning touch and could be en route to a “huge year,” his trainer said.
Maryland-bred champions for 2015 announced
February 29, 2016
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The Big Beast was named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year for 2015
Midlantic passings
February 29, 2016
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Two longtime, well-known mid-Atlantic horsewomen passed away last week.
Midlantic-breds breeze for upcoming Crown preps
February 29, 2016
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Two Midlantic-breds – NJ-bred Sunny Ridge and PA-bred Mor Spirit – breezed this weekend preparing for upcoming Triple Crown preps.
Parx Racing returns to action
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This weekend saw the return of live racing to Parx Racing after delays pushed its season opening back by two weeks.
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