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Pie time at Laurel Park!
Thanksgiving day is upon us, which means it’s time to renew one of the great racing traditions: the pie giveaway at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park unveils 2022 Q1 stakes schedule
Laurel Park’s 2022 first-quarter stakes schedule will include 17 events worth a total of $1.9 million, topped by two Grade 3 sprints.
Maryland racing to recognize grooms
A new partnership between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club will recognize grooms each racing day.
TAA makes nearly $4 million in aftercare grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it was making nearly $4 million in grants to 82 organizations.
Delaware: Dream Marie DQ upheld
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission narrowly voted to uphold the disqualification of Obeah S. winner Dream Marie with an Amicar positive.
Delaware Commission hears from new owners
The new Delaware Park ownership group told the Delaware Commission today it didn’t have “any changes planned” for the racetrack operation.
Video: Still dancing, Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet
With word that longtime racetracker Billy Christmas has passed away, we were reminded of a 2013 video we did with Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet.
Remembrance: Sam Huff
NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff, who passed away Nov. 13, also made his mark on racing as cofounder of West Virginia Breeders’ Classics.
Horseracing Integrity body proposes regs
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the new federal “anti-doping” body for racing, issued its proposed regulations today.
29 Thoroughbred aftercare groups accredited
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it had accredited 29 aftercare groups, bringing to 82 the total number of accredited aftercare groups.
Fasig-Tipton December sale catalog available
The Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale catalog ultimately may reach about 400 horses, including those of racing age.
Adena Springs to be sold
Adena Springs Farm, once the centerpiece of Frank Stronach’s breeding operation, is on the market to be sold.
Delaware Park sold
Delaware Park, the property of the Rickman family for nearly 40 years, has been sold to an investment group, it was announced Nov. 5.
Raoul Middleman, painted Pimlico murals, passes
Renowned Baltimore artist Raoul Middleman, known to generations of racetrackers as the painter of Pimlico’s murals, passed away at 86.
DTRC Stews revoke Amber Cobb’s license
Trainer Amber Cobb, already under suspension, has had her license to train horses revoked by Delaware stewards.
Pimlico to host two 2022 meets
The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.
Mario Pino named Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week
With his 7,000th win — and career — now in the books, Mario Pino has been named the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Tom Rooney named NTRA chief
Tom Rooney, a five-term Congressman whose family owns Maryland’s Shamrock Farm, has been named the CEO of the NTRA.
TAA to be Breeders’ Cup aftercare partner
Breeders’ Cup has once again chosen the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be their aftercare partner this year.
Parx Racing Hall of Fame adds three
The Parx Racing Hall of Fame added three October 12, with trainers Butch Reid, Patricia Farro, and Eugene Euster being inducted.
