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Fasig-Tipton mixed catalog now online
The catalog for December’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale is now available online, with a supplement of horses of racing age to follow.
Boundtobebad, Normandy Invasion, Breeders’ Cup: The week in social media
Midlantic runners star in the Breeders’ Cup, Boundtobebad remains undefeated, and Normandy Invasion comes to PA, in the Week in social media.
Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements
The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.
What the new Maryland “house rules” mean
The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.
TAA accredits 40 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that it had granted accreditation to 40 organizations around the country that provide homes and retraining for retired racehorses.
Sagamore star, Breeders’ Cup: The week in social media
Horses bred in Maryland and Pennsylvania tackle the Breeders’ Cup, and Sagamore Farm boasts a budding star, in the Week in social media.
Maryland Million, more: The week in social media
Maryland Million is a hit, Monmouth’s 2019 campaign nears it end, and Miss J McKay may be Breeders’ Cup-bound, in the Week in social media.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.
Laurel Park cancels Thursday card
A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.
Pimlico, WVBC, Joe Kelly Unsung Hero: The week in social media
An Unsung Hero is sung, Pimlico plans announced, and WVBC arrives, in the Week in social media.
Heather Cellinesi wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
The 2019 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award will be given to Heather Cellinesi as part of the Maryland MIllion festivities later this month.
Industry insiders laud Pimlico plan: “Our Triple Crown”
Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry insiders appear to be lining up behind the new plan to keep the Preakness at Pimlico and reinvent Laurel Park.
Trainer Vinnie Blengs passes
Trainer Vinnie Blengs, whose key career milestones included three graded stakes in Maryland and the Maryland Million Classic, passed away at age 90.
Midlantic regulators group takes steps to foster equine safety
Midlantic regulators pushed forward on implementing their strategic plan with a couple of recent steps.
Pimlico: City, Stronach Group announce agreement, but much work remains
The agreement to save Pimlico announced today by the Stronach Group and Baltimore City will require state legislative action.
WVBC, Mirth and more: The week in social media
PA-bred Mirth is Breeders’ Cup-bound, the WV Breeders Classics draw near, and a big yearling sale, in the Week in social media.
Sales Tales: The secretive Keystone State colt
Our Sales Tales share some of the stories from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale; here, the secretive story of the Keystone State colt.
Sales Tales: “She fit the bill”
Our Sales Tales share some stories from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale; here, the buyer who wasn’t going to buy, and the filly that sold him.
Sales Tales: More Crabcakes, please
Our Sales Tales share some of the stories from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale; here, Crabcakes’ little brother, who found a home in Maryland.
Renaissance in racing: VRC lauds Colonial Downs season
The Va. Racing Commission Wednesday approved a fourth “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium” while lauding the rebirth of Colonial Downs.
