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Laurel adapts Thanksgiving pie tradition
Laurel Park’s longstanding tradition of giving our free Thanksgiving pies gets a new twist in this Covid-19 year without fans.
Parx: Leading rider Mychel Sanchez out with Covid
Mychel Sanchez, the leading rider at Parx Racing, will be out two weeks after a positive Covid-19 test – reportedly one of several at the track.
Fasig-Tipton: Supplemental catalog for mixed sale online
The Fasig-Tipton mixed sale supplemental catalog, now online, features over 70 horses of racing age.
Covid and more: The week in social media
Six straight for Malibu Mischief, racing resumes at CT, and discounted stallion prices, in the week in social media.
Aftercare Alliance makes $3.5 million in grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that it will award $3.5 million in grants to 81 accredited organizations.
Off to the Races podcast: Jessica Hammond
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, we visit with Jessica Hammond, the head of Maryland’s Beyond the Wire Thoroughbred aftercare program.
Off to the Races podcast: Handicapping with Derby Bill
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Colonial Downs handicapper Derby Bill Watson joins us to talk Breeders’ Cup, Laurel stakes, and much more.
Midlantic equine fatalities down in 2020
The incidence of equine fatalities at tracks in the Mid-Atlantic region is down to its lowest level since stakeholders began a concerted safety effort.
Equibase revises Authentic’s final time in BC Classic
Equibase has announced a revised final time, as well as adding internal fractions, for Authentic’s victory in last Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Charles Town won’t race for second straight weekend
With Covid-19 cases in its jockeys’ room, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will not host live racing this weekend, the second straight.
Aftercare Alliance accredits 34 groups
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the accreditation of 34 groups helping off-track Thoroughbreds.
Jockeys’ Guild to appeal NJ crop rule
The Jockeys’ Guild will seek to overturn a new New Jersey rule which prohibits the use of the riding crop except for safety purposes.
Midlantic Breeders’ Cup, more: The week in social media
Midlantic-breds tackle the Breeders’ Cup, Youthinkthatsfunny doubles up, and more, in the week in social media.
Monday Morning Qb, Wicked Strong, more: The week in social media
Monday Morning Qb sets a Maryland Million record, Wicked Strong heads to PA, and more, in the week in social media.
Stronach Group, others to fund Lasix study
The Stronach Group and other stakeholders will fund a study to determine whether Lasix reduces bleeding in two-year-olds and if it affects performance.
Midlantic states to restrict clenbuterol
Stakeholders representing the seven Mid-Atlantic states have agreed to impose strict controls over the use of clenbuterol.
Report of Mares Bred stats released
Six of the 10 leading breeding states, including the top three, saw declines in the latest Report of Mares Bred, but Maryland and Pennsylvania grew.
MJC stakes coordinator Coley Blind to retire
Coley Blind, the longtime stakes coordinator at the Maryland Jockey Club, will retire effective November 1 and be replaced by former trainer Jason Egan.
Maryland Million and more: The week in social media
Maryland Million is upon us, plus the Thoroughbred Owners Conference gets postponed, and more, in the week in social media.
Aidan Butler named COO of 1/st Racing
Aidan Butler, most recently at Santa Anita, will become chief operating officer of 1/st Racing, the parent of the Maryland Jockey Club.
