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Paco Lopez hit with “indefinite” suspension
Paco Lopez will sit out an “indefinite” suspension following an incident at Parx Racing in which he struck his mount in the face with his whip.
“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface
The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.
Derby winners featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 13 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Kentucky Derby winners, handicapping and more.
MTCP 2023 participants announced
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced the 2023 participants in the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).
Pat McBurney wins Buddy Raines Award
Trainer Pat McBurney has been named the winner of Monmouth Park’s Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement.
Crop rules give Monmouth Park problems
With a New Jersey rule clamping down on the use of the riding crop, some jockeys who usually make Monmouth Park home are steering clear.
Steve Dance, auctioneer, passes
Auctioneer Steve Dance, who worked for Fasig-Tipton for nearly 50 years, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday.
Additional H-2B visas to be available
The Biden administration will make available an additional 22,000 H-2B visas, used by seasonal guest workers, for the second half of 2021.
Monmouth seeks authorization for fixed odds betting
Monmouth Park is closer to offering fixed-odds wagering, along with parimutuel, after the state Assembly approved it Friday.
Fasig-Tipton Wrap: Facts, figs, and miscellany
We catch up with final facts, figs, and miscellany from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale, including new sires and a familiar face returns.
Jessica Paquette to be Colonial’s on-air ‘capper
Jessica Paquette, formerly on-air handicapper at Boston’s Suffolk Downs, will fill that role in 2021 at Colonial Downs.
Two months after dispersal, Besecker barn still active
Owner Joe Besecker dispersed his stock in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale in December. So how come he keeps showing up in the charts?
Parx riders, management strike deal, avert shutdown
A deal between Parx management and local jockeys to improve the jocks’ room and streamline background checks means Saturday’s card will take place.
Laurel Park cancels half of Friday card
High winds forced Laurel Park to cancel its eight-race Friday card after four races had been completed.
MD-bred stakes winner, flashy debut, and more: The week in social media
Recent Parx maiden winner Max Player took a step towards Kentucky, a Maryland-bred logged his first stake, and more, in the week in social media.
Pimlico-Laurel revamp bill introduced in MD House
Introduced in the state Senate Monday, legislation to fund the revamp of PImlico and Laurel Park was unveiled by House Speaker Adrienne Jones Thursday.
Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps
A bill to fund the revamping of both Pimlico and Laurel Park has been introduced in the Maryland state house, and advocates are optimistic it has the legs to pass.
Pennsylvania racing girds for key legislative fight
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget would fund a $200 million college scholarship program by taking the money away Pennsylvania racing.
Regional Eclipse angles and Pegasus romp: The week in social media
Mucho Gusto slurped up victory in the Pegasus World Cup, while local interests had plenty to crow about at the Eclipse Awards, in the week in social media.
Friday’s Stronach 5 canceled
With racing at Golden Gate Fields canceled for the weekend, the Stronach 5 nationwide wager also is canceled.
