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Colonial Downs to add spring meet, host Derby points race
Colonial Downs will expand its footprint to include a spring meet in 2025, with the meet anchored by a Virginia Derby 2.0 worth 50 Kentucky Derby points.
Paco Lopez nearing 4,000 wins
Jockey Paco Lopez is nearing the 4,000-win milestone, and while he hopes to reach it at Monmouth Park, he’ll need to hurry.
Laurel Park postpones Monday stakes card
Laurel Park will delay its Christmastide stakes card December 26 until Friday, December 30, the track announced.
Dinner Party Stakes downgraded for ’23
The American Graded Stakes Committee released its grades for 2023 today, with the Dinner Party the most prominent regional race getting downgraded.
Colonial Downs: Shift in days could bring challenges
Its new owners are bullish about moving Colonial Downs to a Thursday-Saturday schedule, but they acknowledge the challenges ahead.
Stronach Group, PETA call for ban on horse sales to S. Korea
The Stronach Group has joined the animal rights group PETA in calling for a ban on Thoroughbred sales to South Korea until the country ends horse slaughter.
Gofundmes supporting injured jocks Miller, Flores
Gofundme pages have generated significant support for jockeys Jenn Miller and Victor Flores, each of whom suffered a recent serious injury.
Jockeys’ Guild Assembly held virtually
The Jockeys’ Guild’s annual assembly took place December 8 — for the first time, in a virtual environment rather than in-person.
Md. Horse Foundation to hold stallion season auction
Nearly 20 stallions are part of the auction, which will take place online January 1-5 and benefit the Maryland Horse Foundation.
TrackMaster president Siegel to retire
David Siegel, longtime president of Equibase subsidiary TrackMaster, will retire at the end of 2020.
Peace and Justice bonus awarded
Peace and Justice’s son Like a Saltshaker’s stakes victory earlier this year earned his breeders, Diamond B Farm a big bonus – a really big bonus.
ARCI finds 99% “clear rate” in 2018 drug testing
Less than one tested equine sample in 100 came back positive in 2018, according to the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
Colonial Downs newest NTRA member
Colonial Downs has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the group announced.
On proposed Lasix ban, Md. Racing Commission says: Not so fast
Any proposal to ban or limit Lasix use would need a regulatory change – and its say-so, the Maryland Racing Commission said.
Pimlico battle reaches Md. Racing Commission as sides spar
The future of Pimlico remains as cloudy as ever after visits to the Maryland Racing Commission by Del. Sandy Rosenberg and MJC counsel Alan Rifkin.
Maryland jockeys to switch to cushioned crops
The new cushioned riding crops are designed to be kinder to horses.
Maryland horsemen, breeders oppose partial Lasix ban
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Horse Breeders Association today came out in opposition to a proposed partial Lasix ban.
Rosie’s-Colonial Downs opens for business
Rosie’s – the new gambling emporium at Colonial Downs – had its grand opening Tuesday morning.
Record Charles Town Classic handle propels track’s best month
Handle on the Charles Town Classic card topped $5.7 million, far surpassing the previous high and propelling a record month for the track.
$180k carryover with mandatory payout in CT Pick 6
The Charles Town Jackpot Pick 6 has a mandatory payout Saturday, Charles Town Classic day, with a $180,000 carryover.
