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Mint Mission stunner, Derby trail runner, Unique Bella babe: The week in social media
Champion runner Unique Bella has a foal, Mean Bean stuns the Mint Mission, and Monday Morning Qb hits the Derby trail, in the week in social media.
Virginia Equine Alliance renews point-to-point bonus
The Virginia Equine Alliance will this year bring back its popular starter reward program for horses participating in point-to-point races.
Equibase to purchase timing assets of American Teletimer
Equibase will purchase all of the timing assets of American Teletimer Corp., putting the former in charge of timing at dozens of American racetracks.
Sharing, Justify babies, and #NeverEclipsed: The week in social media
Maryland-bred Sharing is an Eclipse finalist, Justify’s first foal, and a retired racehorse social media campaign, in the week in social media.
Anna’s Bandit, Late Night Pow Wow, and more: The week in social media
Anna’s Bandit is the nation’s winningest horse in 2019, Late Night Pow Wow is retired, and more, in the week in social media.
Aftercare Alliance elects new president, board members
Darby Dan Farm’s John Phillips will serve as the new president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which also added new board members.
CT betting, Poseidon’s Warrior and more: The week in social media
Charles Town sets a wagering mark, Poseidon’s Warrior comes to PA, and a Md. Million deadline nears, in the week in social media.
Md. Racing Commission formalizes approval of “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission on Thursday formalized its earlier approval of so-called house rules, adopting two pertaining to medication as regulations.
Pumpkin Rumble, Prince Lucky and more: The week in social media
Prince Lucky underwent successful surgery, Pumpkin Rumble surged to victory, and Charles Town reaches the end of the season, in the week in social media.
ARCI announces model rules amendments
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) today announced 10 amendments to its model rules, including medication, weights, and others.
Colonial Downs to race 18 days in 2020
Fresh off its first season in six years, Colonial Downs will race 18 days – up from 15 – in 2020 and include MATCH Series races for the first time.
US House extends racehorse tax break
The House of Representatives voted this week to extend the 3-year depreciation for racehorses for tax purposes; it now goes to the Senate.
Jockey Club to continue studying reducing stallion books
The Jockey Club announced it would continue its study of reducing stallion book size, saying it hopes to protect the breed’s health and welfare.
Fasig-Tipton, Maximum Security, and more: The week in social media
The Fasig-Tipton sale went big, Maximum Security won the Cigar Mile, and the final Parx stake of 2019 highlight the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future
At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.
Besecker dispersal powers boffo Fasig-Tipton sale
With the addition of nearly 100 horses from the Joe Besecker dispersal, the Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale shattered records Tuesday in Timonium.
Maryland Juvenile Futurity proves productive – in sales ring
Two horses that ran in Saturday’s Maryland Juvenile Futurity – winner Laddie Liam and fourth-place finisher Mine Not Mine – topped the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Mixed Sale.
Horsemen: Racing protesters lack knowledge, common sense
While a small group of protesters gathered outside Laurel Park Saturday to condemn racing, horsemen had a message of their own.
Delaware commission speeds up Pecoraro shockwave appeal
Delaware’s racing commission will hear trainer Anthony Pecoraro’s appeal of a suspension for shockwaving a horse in January, rather than April.
Fasig-Tipton: “Bittersweet” Besecker dispersal tops mixed sale
Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale features a colt out of a half to Grade 1 winner Knicks Go and the “very bittersweet” Joe Besecker dispersal.
