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Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.
Shamrock Farm chosen as new Maryland training center
The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.
Maryland bucks ’23 trend as national foal crop falls
The national foal crop continued its long, steady decline in 2023, while Maryland, hoping to buck that trend, saw modest gains.
Canter for a Cause set for return to Pimlico
After being stopped by the pandemic in 2020, Canter for a Cause returns to Pimlico for the third straight year October 29.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, October 21 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Knicks Go named Horse of the Year
In voting that was no surprise to anyone, Maryland-bred Knicks Go was the overwhelming choice as Horse of the Year.
Randy Funkhouser, WV breeder and owner, passes
Randy Funkhouser, longtime owner, breeder, and Charles Town HBPA board member, passed away Feb. 4.
Laurel Park cancels Feb. 5 card
After canceling midway through its Friday card, Laurel Park has now also spiked its card for Saturday, February 5.
Laurel Park cancels mid-card Friday
Laurel Park was forced to cancel its Feb. 4 card after just three races because of persistent rain in central Maryland.
Mearl Sowers, former CT race secretary, passes
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.
Seth Fishman, vet in Navarro case, found guilty
Dr. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian who allegedly helped trainer Jorge Navarro dope X Y Jet, has been found guilty on two counts in that case.
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.
