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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.
Mid-Atlantic tracks announce cancellations
With the remnants of Hurricane Debby bearing down on the region, several Mid-Atlantic tracks have announced cancellations and delays in scheduled cards.
Delaware Park makes donation to Toys for Tots
Delaware Park has donated $7,000 and toys and other gifts to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Colonial Downs announces modified ’23 sked
Colonial Downs will maintain a 27-day, nine-week schedule in 2023, but those live days will be Thursday through Saturday, the track announced.
JJ Graci, trainer and analyst, passes
JJ Graci, a longtime trainer who also carved out a media presence, including as Delaware Park paddock host, has passed away.
Crop rules, more: The week in social media
The ARCI toughens recommended riding crop rules, the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale takes place, and more, in the week in social media.
What’s it worth to vet a horse?
We wondered: what’s it worth to vet a horse? How much of a premium do buyers pay to buy a racehorse at a sale versus claiming? Then we crunched the numbers.
Contest asks fans to pick top Eclipse Award winners
A new National Thoroughbred Racing Association gives fans the chance to pick the top Eclipse Award winners of all time.
Judge deals setback to NJTHA suit
A judge has rejected a New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) effort to collect “bad faith” damages in a sports betting case.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale slides after big 2019
After an enormous 2019 jump, the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale found itself back in more familiar territory Tuesday in Timonium.
ARCI toughens riding crop rule
With debate about the use of the riding crop becoming more widespread, the Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has enhanced its crop rule.
Pimentel in the Derby, Pimlico seating, and CT Classic: The week in social media
Julian Pimentel picks up his first Derby mount, Pimlico seating woes and the Charles Town Classic, in the week in social media.
Monmouth charts different course on Lasix
Though a coalition of numerous tracks announced a proposed phase-out of Lasix, Monmouth Park today said it would follow the AAEP guidance permitting it.
Stronach Group, other tracks propose to end Lasix use
The Stronach Group and other major track operators have proposed a phased elimination of Lasix, which would include the Preakness in 2021.
600 catalogued for Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2=year-olds in training sale is now available online, the company announced.
North end of Pimlico grandstand to be closed for Preakness
The oldest portion of the Pimlico grandstand “is no longer suitable” for fan traffic and will be closed during the Preakness.
CT Classic, Md. Million, Freedom Child x 3: The week in social media
Charles Town Classic draws nigh, VIP tix for Maryland Million, and a Freedom Child triple, in the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild, TOC postpone whipless racing day
The planned day of racing without riders carrying crops — set for April 12 — has been postponed, the Jockeys’ Guild said.
Dr. Corrine Sweeney to chair ARCI
Veterinarian Dr. Corrine Sweeney will take over as the new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
