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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.
HISA: Decline in equine fatalities continues in Q3
https://youtu.be/LtZDQmw1v1U?si=eTbbFnXjx3cfkDR7 The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the publication of its 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report. This report...
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 9 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Timetable for closing Pimlico to training remains unclear
While the Maryland Jockey Club is moving forward with plans to close Pimlico to training and stabling, when that might occur remains uncertain.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
MRC to meet Tuesday to assess Laurel Park surface
The Maryland Racing Commission will hold a virtual meeting December 14 to determine whether to permit racing at Laurel Park to resume later this week.
Fasig-Tipton mixed odds ‘n’ ends
We wrap up the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2021 mixed sale with some odds and ends you may have missed…
Charles Town approved for 2022 dates
Charles Town Races will kick off its 2022 season January 6, the track announced, and while it’s slated to run 220 days, negotiations on that are ongoing.
Maryland breeders awards enhanced, modified
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced today that awards for Maryland-bred and -sired horses will be increased and modified.
Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”
In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.
Racing age horses power Fasig-Tipton mixed
Horses of racing age drove a sale that bounced back after sharp declines in 2020, with three horses surpassing $100,000.
Parx jockey said to be positive for Covid-19
A jockey at Parx Racing has tested positive for Covid-19, the track’s horsemen’s group said, but the track currently intends to continue racing.
MJC sets quarantine period for Colonial Downs jocks
The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) will require jockeys who raced at Colonial Downs to quarantine until August 27 before riding at Laurel Park.
Colonial Downs cancels rest of 2020 meet
Colonial Downs’s 2020 meet came to an end today, when the track, and the state’s horsemen, decided to end the 2020 meet in the face of Covid-19 positives.
Off to the Races radio returns August 15
Off to the Races Radio returns August 8 with a show featuring jockey Chuck Lopez, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Stronach lawsuit settled
The lawsuit between Frank Stronach and his daughter Belinda has been settled, with Belinda retaining control of the company that owns several racing assets.
Sales changes, PA Derby canceled, more: The week in social media
Fasig-Tipton combines two sales, Parx Racing cancels two G1 races, and more, in the week in social media.
Who leads Top Midlantic Trainer ranks?
Who is at the head of the class in the latest Top Midlantic trainer rankings? And who leads at your favorite track? The answers.
Trevor McCarthy Covid positive prompts cancellations
Jockey Trevor McCarthy will be off for a period after testing positive for Covid-19, which prompted Colonial Downs to cancel two cards.
Colonial Downs cancels two cards
With a jockey in the colony having tested positive for Covid-19, Colonial Downs has canceled live racing for Tuesday and Wednesday.
