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HISA unveils veterinary advisory committee membership
https://youtu.be/dTJsZlFfOHs?si=NHncKjSk0Jyu038e The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the members of its Veterinary Advisory Committee. The committee will...
Midlantic stakes thumped by graded stakes committee
Sixteen stakes contested in the Mid-Atlantic have been downgraded for 2025 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Maryland-breds, sires prominent in Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
More than 40 percent of the hips at the October 2-3 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale are Maryland-breds, and Maryland sires are also prominent.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
1/ST Racing calls for less racing, share of VLT revenue in Maryland
Saying their company is committed to Maryland the Preakness, 1/ST Racing executives today called for fewer days of live racing and a share of slots revenue.
VTA to hold stallion season auction Feb. 9-10
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association will hold its annual stallion season auction by phone Feb. 9-10, with scores of stallions at every price range.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 17 card
After a bout of snow, rain, and freezing temperatures hit central Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its Jan. 17 holiday card.
Eclipse Award finalists announced
The Eclipse Award finalists have been named, among them contenders Knicks Go and Aloha West and apprentice jock finalists John Hiraldo and Charlie Marquez.
UPDATE: Top Maryland distaff sprinters sold
Hello Beautiful and Dontletsweetfoolya, two of the top Maryland-based distaff sprinters of recent years, are being sold at Keeneland this week.
Laurel Park pushes back Jan. 22 stakes
Six Laurel Park stakes scheduled for Jan. 22 will be run a week later, one of several schedule and purse tweaks in response to missed racing days.
Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched
The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.
Bret Calhoun on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
Runnin’toluvya, Fiya, and more: The week in social media
Runnin’toluvya wins, Fiya blazes, and Tiz the Law takes a seat, in the week in social media.
Delaware steward Fritz Burkhardt passes
Fritz Burkhardt, who served as a steward at Delaware Park for over 30 years, has passed away at age 85.
Fasig-Tipton tells Yearling sale covid protocols
Fasig-Tipton today announced the Covid-19 protocols it will implement at its Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale, including requiring masks and social distancing.
Andrew Beyer on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
Joe Kelly Award and more: The week in social media
Entries are open for the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, a pricey PA-bred, and a Preakness possible, and more, in the week in social media.
Jockey Club updates digital certificate ops
The Jockey Club has made several rule book changes, among them changes to policies and practices relating to digital foal certificates.
Lasix ban likely result of McConnell bill
The federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act introduced by Sen. Mitch McConnell handles raceday Lasix in a complicated fashion likely to end in a ban.
TAA Named Breeders’ Cup aftercare partner
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which makes grants to regional aftercare groups, is the official aftercare partner of the Breeders’ Cup.
