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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.
Colonial Downs moves Million card to Aug. 11
Colonial Downs has shifted its scheduled August 10 Arlington Million card to Sunday, August 11 because of forecasted rain.
NTRA announces Washington DC internship program
The new National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) internship program will allow students and recent grads a chance to learn about Capitol Hill.
FTC disapproves HISA drug rules
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday disapproved the proposed HISA drug rules because of ongoing legal uncertainty over the program.
ARCI urges delay in new HISA rules implementation
Citing a court ruling that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is unconstitutional, ARCI has called for a delay in rules set for Jan. 1.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed sale by the numbers
It wouldn’t be a Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale if we didn’t break it down by the numbers. Hey, how many grays are there, anyway?
Fasig-Tipton Mixed offering “quality opportunities”
Tomorrow’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale offers, quite literally, something for every buyer, from weanlings to broodmares.
Trevor McCarthy, Katie Davis moving to NY
Jockeys Trevor McCarthy and Katie Davis will shift their tack to New York for the Aqueduct winter meet, Davis said on social media.
Winning and more: The week in social media
Hello Beautiful wins, John McKee goes one-two, and more, in the week in social media.
Off to the Races podcast: Handicapping with Derby Bill
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, handicapper Derby Bill Watson joins us to talk Maryland Juvenile championship races, Cigar Mile, Remsen, more!
Eclipse Awards to be held Jan. 28
The 50th annual Eclipse Awards will be a virtual event this year, held January 28.
Equibase to be official timer at Penn National
Using its GPS system, Equibase will now be the official timer at Penn National and Mahoning Valley, along with tracks already in the fold, including Laurel and Pimlico.
Laurel “super track” funding bill dies over Pimlico dispute
The Maryland General Assembly has, on its final day of the 2019 session, spiked a bill that would have helped fund the proposed Laurel Park “super track” and revitalized Bowie Training Center.
Late push could boost Laurel, Bowie projects — but cloud Pimlico’s racing future
Legislation that would speed projects at Laurel and Bowie calls into question future racing at Pimlico — but adds certainty the property will not lie fallow.
Md. State Senate committee advances MEDCO bill
The MEDCO bill would, headed to the full Senate, jumpstarts plans to renovate Laurel and Bowie but faces an uncertain future in the House.
Aztec Sense, MATCH Series, and more: The week in social media
Aztec Sense is Parx horse of the year, the MATCH Series nears its kickoff, and more, in the week in social media.
Laurel “super track” bill will not advance, report says
A Stronach Group-promoted bill to support a “super track” at Laurel and revitalize the Bowie training center will not pass this session, according to a report.
Santa Anita situation underlines need for crisis response protocols
The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
Charles Town Classic to feature guaranteed Pick 4, mandatory Pick 6 payout
A $100,000 guaranteed Pick 4 and the mandatory payout of its Pick 6 — now with a $100k carryover — spice up the Charles Town Classic wagering menu.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity strong through first quarter
Midlantic claiming activity remains well ahead of 2018 figures through the first quarter of the year, in our Claimbox report.
