With bitter cold on the way, Charles Town Races will starts its Friday, Jan. 23 card two hours early to beat the cold.
HISA is seeking public comment on several modifications to its drug rules and enforcement procedures.
Charles Town’s 2026 stakes schedule kicks off April 11 and will feature more than $4 million of purses by year’s end.
The 55th Eclipse Awards will be broadcast Jan. 22 on Fanduel TV and other outlets, including streaming outlets.
Laurel-based trainer Gary Capuano expects to run at least one of three he’s nominated to the Jan. 31 Withers, with up to 20 Kentucky Derby points.
The Maryland Jockey Club will hold a “first chance, last chance” handicapping contest online and at Laurel Park on Feb. 14.
Spencerian, a $16,000 claim-turned-stakes winner, seeks her second stakes win in Saturday’s Geisha at Laurel but faces favored Takethemoneyhoney.
Quint’s Brew is a strong favorite to defend his title in the state-restricted Jennings Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.
Charles Town Races has canceled its Jan. 15 card because of frigid temperatures, the track announced.
The Maryland Racing Commission on Wednesday signed off on increased bonuses for Maryland-bred and -sired horses.