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NJ appellate court allows riding crop reg
The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.
ARCI announces new chair, board members
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) announced the election of its new board members and chairman today.
“Truth to Power” panel set for Apr. 21
The third “Truth to Power” virtual panel, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the Thoroughbred industry, is set for April 21 at 5:00 pm.
Laurel Park cancels weekend racing
With problems with the racing surface ongoing, Laurel Park will not race its scheduled cards this weekend, and racing will shift to Pimlico April 22.
Laurel: Workouts barred as MJC assesses surface
Laurel Park will not permit workouts “until further notice” as the Maryland Jockey Club assesses “cushion replacement options,” the company said.
MHBA Yearling show set for Aug. 1
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced August 1 for the date of the annual MHBA Yearling Show.
VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia
A new study from the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) shows that the horse racing industry has an economic impact of more than $500 million in Virginia.
Laurel Park to modify schedule
With Maryland facilities slated to emerge from quarantine by April 18, Laurel Park will not run April 15 or 16 but will add April 19 to its racing calendar.
Charles Town will not race week of April 18
Charles Town Races will not host live racing during the week of April 18 to allow for track maintenance to take place, the track announced.
Virtual Aftercare Forum to kick off
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), virtual this year because of the pandemic, will kick off April 6.
Charles Town forced to cancel Saturday card
With a lack of entries the culprit, Charles Town Races has canceled its Saturday evening card April 3.
Midlantic equine fatality rate declined in 2020
Mirroring a national trend, the rate of equine fatality in the Mid-Atlantic dropped in 2020 to its lowest level in the dozen years that records have been kept.
MATCH Series returns for 2021
The MATCH Series of races will return in truncated form for 2021, with the series comprising 24 stakes contested in Maryland and in Virginia.
Laurel Park delays April stakes
With Maryland racing paused by EHV-1, Laurel Park has decided to push back its mid-month stakes from April 17 to April 24.
Tweaks made to Virginia-Certified program
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association has announced two changes to its popular Virginia-certified program incentivizing stabling young horses in Virginia.
Equine fatality frequency declined in 2020
Data from the Equine Injury Database released by The Jockey Club shows that the frequency of equine fatality in racing declined in 2020 to its lowest recorded level.
Laurel Park cancels April 1-3 racing
Laurel Park, which earlier had canceled its March 26-28 racing, announced Friday it would not race April 1-3 either as a result of the EHV-1 outbreak.
Laurel Park cancels weekend racing
With another case of equine herpesvirus, this one at Pimlico, the Maryland Jockey Club has canceled its three days of weekend racing March 26-28.
Chris Griffin named new Parx announcer
With longtime Parx Racing track announcer Keith Jones having retired in December, Parx has announced Chris Griffin as the new announcer.
Women in Racing Panel set for Thursday
West Virginia’s Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs will hold a virtual Women in Racing panel Thursday, March 25.
