With the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale moved from December to late January, consignors and the company are hopeful the buyers will power an improved market.
Sixteen Midlantic-bred horses — including 7 bred in Pennsylvania and five bred in Maryland — are among 368 early nominees to the Triple Crown.
Jockey Nik Juarez will be back in action this weekend after signing a random drug testing agreement with Maryland Jockey Club officials.
Charles Town Races will run its Friday and Saturday cards Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2 and 3, respectively, to allow more training time.
Maryland-bred Cathryn Sophia thrashed Parx maidens and Laurel stake horses. Saturday she’ll try her luck in the G2 Forward Gal at Gulfstream Park.
Fasig-Tipton’s Sunday mixed sale at Timonium aims to provide something for everyone.
Brenda’s Way, recently second in the Nellie Morse Stakes, will be among nine Maryland-breds to tackle Saturday’s $75,000 Conniver Stakes at Laurel Park.
With snowfall of up to 40 inches in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, Charles Town has decided to cancel its Thursday card.
Penn National has canceled live racing both this evening and Saturday; it will resume live racing on January 27.
Thoroughbred Charities of America will receive a $5,000 gift from the Thoroughbred Club of America, an industry group.