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“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.
Colonial Downs awarded 44 live days for 2025
Colonial Downs will race 44 days in 2025, starting with a 3-day spring meet and then continuing with 41 summer racing days.
Fasig-Tipton adds supplemental entries to 2-year-old sale
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, set for immediately after the Preakness, has added 28 supplemental entries.
Talking Derby on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 6 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Kentucky Derby chatter, handicapping and more.
Amended HISA is constitutional, district court rules
A district court ruling that the amended Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is constitutional likely sends the case back to the Fifth Circuit.
Maryland-record carryover offered at Pimlico
The carryover in the Jackpot Pick 6 at Pimlico is more than $560,000, the highest it’s ever reached. Racing resumes Thursday.
Wanamaker’s May catalog unveiled
Online sales company Wanamaker’s has released the catalog for its next offering, which takes place May 27.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale ends with gains
The Fasig-Tipton two-year-old sale which concluded today saw across-the-board gains, as $33 million in horses were sold.
Preakness generates strong TV ratings
Saturday’s NBC broadcast of the 146th Preakness Stakes garnered the event’s highest ratings since 2018, 29% above the 2019 event.
Strong opener for Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
The first of two days at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale generated over $15 million, including a horse who fetched $1.5 million.
Bill Anderson wins Buddy Raines Award
Monmouth Park general manager Bill Anderson has won the Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement in New Jersey racing.
Sides spar in Horseracing Integrity Act hearing
A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.
Colonial Downs touts projected economic impact
The new Colonial Downs Group touted 2020 economic impact on Virginia that it projects will include thousands of jobs.
Horseracing Integrity Act to have subcommittee hearing
The Horseracing Integrity Act, which has splintered the racing industry, will have its first Congressional hearing January 28.
Unique Hoppertunity for a Pegasus Renaissance: The week in social media
The Pegasus World Cup takes a hit, Hoppertunity sires his first foal, and Maryland’s Renaissance Awards are upon us, in the week in social media.
Bricks and Mortar earns Horse of the Year laurels
Bricks and Mortar, who ran the table and earned over $6 million in a perfect 2019 campaign, was named Horse of the Year at Thursday’s Eclipse Awards.
Robb appeals stews’ Geisha decision to Commission
Jerry Robb, trainer of Geisha Stakes runner-up Anna’s Bandit, has appealed the stewards’ decision not to disqualify winner Artful Splatter for interference.
Delaware Park announces 2020 racing dates
Delaware Park has announced its 2020 live racing dates and will kick off its season May 27, with the Delaware Handicap set for July 11.
Maryland Horse Industry Day set for Jan. 22
Maryland Horse Industry Day will take place in Annapolis Wednesday, Jan. 22, marking the sixth year that equine interests have gathered to spread the word.
Mint Mission stunner, Derby trail runner, Unique Bella babe: The week in social media
Champion runner Unique Bella has a foal, Mean Bean stuns the Mint Mission, and Monday Morning Qb hits the Derby trail, in the week in social media.
