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Jockeys to pay tribute to disability independence
Jockeys across America on Saturday will raise funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and awareness of National Disability Independence Day.
Laurel Park to reopen for training August 10
Horsemen will be able resume training at Laurel Park August 10, they learned in a community meeting Thursday, ending a nearly four-month shutdown.
Injured Monmouth Park jocks readying returns
Two jockeys injured Friday at Monmouth Park, are nearing returns, with Heriberto Figueroa scheduled to ride Friday and Tomas Mejia needing another week.
Jaime Rodriguez named “Jockey of the Week”
With a 10-win week, rider Jaime Rodriguez earned honors as the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Laurel Park fall stakes sked announced
Laurel Park will offer more than $3.5 million in stakes during its fall stand, which kicks off September 9 and runs through the end of the year.
Fundraiser launched for injured jock Vince Halliday
Jockey Vince Halliday suffered serious injuries in a spill at Delaware Park July 15, and friends have launched a Gofundme page to help him and his wife.
Colonial Downs hoping to make its own luck
With tweaks to its schedule and a focus on robust overnight purses, Colonial Downs is hoping to find the sweet spot in 2021.
Delaware Park, Pimlico cancel Saturday cards
With the heat index over 100, Delaware Park canceled its Saturday card after running two races.
Md Racing Commission waives Amicar penalties
The Maryland Racing Commission voted Thursday to waive penalties that typically include DQ in the case of Amicar positives through August 1.
“End of an era” for Arabian racing at Delaware
The Eastern Arabian Racing Alliance announced that the 2021 Arabian racing season at Delaware Park was over, a victim of too few owners and horses.
Haskell-Travers-Classic bonus returns
Monmouth Park and BetMakers will offer a $1 million bonus to any horse who manages to sweep the Haskell, Travers, and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Major barns headed to Colonial Downs
Lofty purses and the closure of Churchill Downs’s backside are among the factors leading a number of high-end trainers to Colonial Downs this summer.
Pimlico Pick 6 starts with $1.4 million carry
Pimlico will force out its Pick-6 wager today, and the day kicks off with more than $1.4 million already in the pool.
Monmouth Park to increase purses
Monmouth Park will give purses a significant boost, the track announced, and add three days of live racing to the schedule.
MTHA, others to provide continuing ed platform
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) is teaming up with other groups to create a website devoted to horsemen’s continuing education.
Maryland purses to get boost
Maryland’s purses will get a 15 percent boost effective immediately, and the increased purse will apply to all three state tracks through the end of 2021.
Pimlico Pick 6 to pay out July 4
Pimlico’s Jackpot Pick 6, with a carryover in excess of $1.3 million, will have a mandatory payout July 4.
Claire Crosby named Blood-Horse editorial director
Claire Crosby has been named editorial director of Blood-Horse magazine, succeeding the recently retired Evan Hammonds.
Delaware Park cancels June 30 card
Delaware Park will cancel its June 30 card, the track said, in the face of a punishing heat wave.
Remembrance: Rich Glazier
Rich Glazier, longtime paddock host at Delaware Park, passed away Tuesday, and our Frank Vespe remembers the man who was Mr. Delaware Park.
