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Monmouth Park purse subsidy continued through 2029
A new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy will extend Monmouth Park’s purse subsidy, wiith the track receiving $10 million annually through 2029.
Rogers: Pimlico “a valuable part” of Md. Jockey Club
With Pimlico having closed August 31, Maryland Jockey Club president Mike Rogers called Old Hilltop a “valuable part of our organization” in a statement.
Monmouth stakes schedule unveiled for 2023
The 2023 Monmouth Park stakes schedule will include 48 races worth a combined total of nearly $8 million, headed by the Grade 1 Haskell.
Thoroughbred Owner Conference to be virtual in ’23
OwnerView’s Thoroughbred Owner Conference will take place as a series of free virtual panels over the course of 10 months this year.
Cody’s Wish gets NTRA Moment of the Year
The heartwarming story of Cody’s Wish has been voted the 2022 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year.
Parx Racing loses early-week cards to weather
In the face of a winter storm, Parx Racing has canceled its Monday and Tuesday racing cards.
Former trainer John Forbes passes at 73
John Forbes, a former trainer and a mainstay of racing and the Thoroughbred industry in New Jersey, passed away on Sunday.
1/ST Racing supporting JOckeys’ Guild
The Stronach Group/1ST Racing announced today it would continue to subsidize insurance and long-term disability for jockeys at their tracks.
The week in social media: Jan. 29
Knicks Go cruised in the Pegasus, a star retires, a promising runner is DQed, and more, in the week in social media.
Alexander Crispin named top bug rider; Authentic horse of the year
Jockey Alexander Crispin won the Eclipse Award for top apprentice, while Derby-Breeders’ Cup winner Authentic was named Horse of the Year.
Authentic’s Derby win “Moment of the Year”
Authentic’s win in the Kentucky Derby earned the fans’ vote as the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s “Moment of the Year.”
Monmouth Park to bolster purses
Purses at Monmouth Park will rise by five percent starting July 20, Haskell day, the track announced today.
Colonial Downs “good news story,” Byrne tells Commission
With the last (or perhaps second to last) Virginia Racing Commission meeting before the meet complete, Colonial Downs moved one more step closer to its August meet.
Timonium to host two stakes in 2019 meet
The Maryland State Fair race meet at Timonium will take place August 23 to September 2 and feature two added-money events.
PDJF Day Across America set for July 27
The 6th annual PDJF Day Across America will take place July 27 at racetracks around the country.
Monmouth Park cancels after four Saturday races
The rains came and forced Monmouth Park to cancel its Saturday card but not until Golden Brown had earned a stakes win.
MJC to allow horses from Delaware Park starting July 14
Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.
Yearlings, strangles, and Imagining: The week in social media
First winner for Imagining, a case of strangles, and yearlings take the stage: the week in social media.
Horsemen’s groups call for greater due process
In the wake of tracks’ decisions to rule off Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, the national HBPA and Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association are calling for enhanced due process rights.
Scollay named RMTC head
Dr. Mary Scollay, most recently equine medical director for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, will lead the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.
