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Parx Racing temporarily off the turf
Parx Racing will conduct all racing on the dirt track for the time being as outside experts analyze the turf course for holes and inconsistencies.
Delaware Park moves up Aug. 28 post time
With the area under a heat advisory for Wednesday, August 28, Delaware Park will advance its post times by one hour.
Jockey Avery Whisman, 23, passes away
Avery Whisman, a jockey who forged a strong relationship with Hall of Famer Mike Smith and rode numerous winners in the Mid-Atlantic, died January 11.
Preakness “Art of Racing” contest returns
The Preakness “Art of Racing” contest will return this year, as 1/ST Racing, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and Park Heights team up.
Virginia-Certified program to undergo changes
The Virginia-certified residency program, which encourages people to send young horses to Virginia, will operate with new limitations this year.
The week in social media: Jan. 8
Two Maryland-breds head to the Pegasus World Cup, a training legend retires, and more, in the week in social media.
Colonial Downs expands gaming network
The Colonial Downs Group held a ribbon-cutting January 8 to announce the opening of a new OTB and gaming emporium in Dumfries, VA.
Wagering handle flat despite fewer racedays
Though the pandemic led to many fewer racedays in 2020 than in 2019, national wagering handle held steady – though what that means is open to debate.
The week in social media: Dec. 31
Talking Pimlico and Laurel renovations, another stakes win for Harpers First Ride, and more, in the week in social media.
Parx: Keith Jones calls final race
Parx Racing track announcer Keith Jones called his final card Wednesday, ending a 34-year run behind the microphone in Bensalem.
Penn National Racing to continue despite casino closure
Though Pennsylvania casinos are closed, racing at Penn National should be able to continue through January, the horsemen’s chief said.
Sir Winston runs, and you can Walk for the Horses: The week in social media
Sir Winston’s big win, a record at Laurel, and Walk for the Horses: what social media has been buzzing about.
Charles Town adds four days to racing calendar
Charles Town will add four racing days later in the year to make up for days previously lost to weather, the track announced.
Canter for the Cause, Yearling Show, and more: The week in social media
Canter for the Cause, the MHBA Yearling Show, the Penn Mile, Belmont: what social media has been buzzing about.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming strong through first five months
Midlantic claiming activity continues well ahead of its 2018 pace, in our Claimbox report.
Over 170 riders Canter for the Cause at Pimlico
Riders ranging in age from from 2 to 80 participated in the weekend’s Canter for the Cause at Old Hilltop.
Parx Racing receives NTRA safety accreditation
Parx Racing has received safety accreditation from the NTRA for the first time, the group announced.
Colonial Downs launches bid for two more off-track facilities
Colonial Downs will seek referenda allowing it to operate wagering facilities in Danville and Dumfries, the latter in Northern Virginia.
Maryland career program participants announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program has announced its six participants for 2019, the program set to run June 3-8.
Behind the numbers from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale
Last look: the final numbers from the week’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale, possibly with an emphasis on more obscure facts.
