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Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
Dan Illman named new MJC communications chief
Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form has been named director of communications for the new Maryland Jockey Club, the company announced.
Remembering Anthony Manganaro
Anthony Manganaro passed away August 20. We visit with former MRC chair Michael Algeo, and remember Manganaor’s behind-the-scenes role in Maryland.
HISA issues report on Churchill Downs fatalities
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) issued its report on the spring fatalities at Churchill Downs, finding no “singular explanation.”
Monmouth meet concludes, racing shifts to Meadowlands
With Monmouth Park’s 2023 meet concluded, racing will shift to the Meadowlands after Monmouth showed gains in daily average handle.
Stallion season auction will benefit Maryland Horse Foundation
STALLION SEASON AUCTION WILL BENEFIT MARYLAND HORSE FOUNDATION The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction January 3-7, 2022, featuring no-guarantee seasons for 20 Maryland-based...
Maryland Million ’22 to be Oct. 22
Maryland Million day 2022 — the 37th edition of Maryland’s day at the races — will take place October 22 at Laurel Park.
Charles Town to force out Pick-6 Dec. 18
The Charles Town Races Pick 6 will have a mandatory payout day December 18, which is also the final day of the 2021 season.
Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22
Colonial Downs received Va. Racing Commission approval Wednesday to run 27 live days in 2022, up from 21 days this year.
Arnaldo Bocachica named Jockey of the Week
Arnaldo Bocachica, runaway riding leader at Charles Town Races, was named Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for the week ending Dec. 12.
Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing
After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.
Charles Town Classic, Oaks to share card for first time
Necessity being the mother of invention, Charles Town Races will for the first time hold its two graded races, the Classic and Oaks, on the same card.
Kentucky Derby to be held without fans
After trying to find ways to have fans, Churchill Downs today announced the Kentucky Derby would take place without fans.
Black-Eyed Susan to be run on Preakness day
The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, typically the anchor of the Preakness eve card, will instead take place on Preakness day this year.
Off to the Races radio lineup for August 22
Off to the Races Radio returns August 22 with a show VHBPA head Frank Petramalo, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Charles Town trainer Leslie Condon passes
Leslie Condon, a trainer at Charles Town Races and CTHBPA board member, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at age 49.
Colonial Downs cancels, Pneumatic plans, more: The week in social media
Colonial Downs ends its meet, Pneumatic will skip the Derby and point to the Preakness, and more, in the week in social media.
For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds
The sudden closure of Colonial Downs left Virginia horsemen in the lurch – but aware things are much better than they were a couple years ago.
Jockey Club names Farish, Bramlage stewards
The Jockey Club has chosen two new members for its board of stewards: the veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage and breeder William Farish, Jr.
Jockey Club Round Table: “Clean is good for business”
Speakers at Sunday’s 68th annual Jockey Club Round Table — conducted remotely — called for a wide-ranging set of reforms to the sport.
