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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.
Three to enter Maryland-bred Hall of Fame
Three horses – Alma North, Richard’s Kid, and Shine Again – are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and will be feted Aug. 23.
Md. Thoroughbred Career Program set for June
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, which provides young people the chance to learn about careers in the industry, is set for June 5-9.
Trainer James W. Casey passes at 92
James W. Casey, whose remarkable second career as a trainer, owner, and breeder followed a 32-year stint as a teacher, has passed away at age 92.
With “maturity, confidence,” Jeiron Barbosa an Eclipse finalist
Maryland-based Jeiron Barbosa, with maturity and confidence belying his 19 years, is one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice.
“No regrets” as CT steward Danny Wright retires
Charles Town chief steward Danny Wright retired Dec. 19, ending a 50-year career that saw him win 12 graded stakes as a jockey before years in the stand.
Pimlico-Laurel redo project kicking to life
One of these years, Maryland racing will find a shiny new Pimlico under its Christmas tree. But it’s going to take a while.
Horseracing Integrity bill becomes law
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, rolled into the omnibus Covid relief/government spending bill, became law with President Trump’s signature Sunday.
Horseracing integrity bill passes Congress
The sprawling Covid-19 relief and government spending bill passed by Congress Monday includes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Charles Town meet ends with wagering gains
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Charles Town Races ended its 2020 season Saturday with substantial gains in wagering.
Graded stakes for 2021 announced
The American Graded Stakes Committee today announced the list of all graded and listed stakes for 2021.
Trainer Michael Stidham to judge MHBA Yearling Show
The annual MHBA Yearling Show, with judge Michael Stidham, will take place June 30 in TImonium.
Preakness, Bodexpress, sale-topper: The week in social media
War of Will’s Preakness victory, Bodexpress on the loose, and a $1.8 million filly: what social media has been buzzing about.
Colonial Downs releases condition book, stakes schedule
Colonial Downs announced its stakes schedule and released its condition book Thursday.
Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs
The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick Hahn. The turf course has germinated back to green. Stone dust has been drawn from the dirt track. The new infield toteboard is set to arrive next week. Backstretch dorms are being refurbished. The summer...
Record-breaking filly powers productive Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly brought a record $1.8 million during the Tuesday session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale.
Half-million dollar horse tops day one of Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
The average and median one the first day at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale both rose, as did the buyback rate.
Horses to watch at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
Our man on the scene flags a half-dozen hips worth paying attention to during the Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale starting Monday in Timonium.
Safety the watchword during Timonium breezes for 2yo sale
Amid perilous times for racing, safety was on everyone’s mind during the breezes for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds sale in Timonium.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale by the numbers
The Fasig-Tipton 2yo in training sale in Timonium kicks off with breezes starting Tuesday, the sale itself beginning May 20.
