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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.
Colonial Downs announces delays, could delay Aug. 10 card
Colonial Downs will delay its August 8 and 9 cards to August 12 and 13, the track announced, and might delay its August 10 Arlington Million card.
HISA legislative fix may be on the table
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) recently found unconstitutional, one Senator is pushing a legislative fix, but not everyone’s happy.
Racing age horses spearhead Fasig-Tipton mixed
Four horses of racing age brought winning bids of $100,000 or more to lead a Fasig-Tipton mixed sale that saw the average sale up 25% versus last year.
HISA adds farrier to racetrack safety committee
Patrick Reilly, a farrier, has been appointed to the Racetrack Safety Standing Committee of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Md. Commission approves Lasix-free graded stakes
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave its final thumbs-up to a regulation banning the use of Lasix by horses in graded stakes.
Parx announcer Keith Jones to retire
Keith Jones, the racecaller at Parx Racing for over 30 years, will retire at the end of 2020.
For Jonathan Sheppard, back to the future
Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard is, for the first time, sending a string of jumpers to Ireland to compete there and in England.
Thoroughbred Makeover applications open
Applications are now open for the 2021 competition year of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
Midlantic claiming activity off 30 over percent
With the Covid-19 pandemic having a major impact, claiming activity in the Mid-Atlantic region is off by more than 30% this year versus last.
Joshua Brown named Delaware Park announcer
Joshua Brown, who served as Delaware Park’s paddock host in 2020, will be the track’s racecaller in 2021.
I am Horse Racing, farm tour, and Parx plans: The week in social media
Two big days at Parx, a Thoroughbred farm tour in Maryland, and the debut of the grassroots “I am Horse Racing” highlight the week in social media.
Carolyn Karlson named chair of Retired Racehorse Project
The Retired Racehorse Project has named Carolyn Karlson to be board chair.
Maryland Jockey Club says better backstretch housing on the way – but allegations “unfair”
The Maryland Jockey Club Thursday pushed back against allegations backside workers live in “slumlike” conditions.
Jockey Club reiterates call for Horse Racing Integrity Act
The Jockey Club today released a white paper calling for passage of the Horse Racing Integrity Act of 2019, among other reforms.
Where we stand with Pimlico: A timeline
The 2019 legislative session could have major impacts on Pimlico and the future of the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here’s a timeline of where we stand.
TVG, PDJF to team up for telethon
TVG and the PDJF will team up for their second telethon to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Midlantic stakeholders adopt equine safety “strategic plan”
Mid-Atlantic regulators, racetrack operators, and horsemen have adopted a strategic plan to reduce equine fatalities.
Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses
Three major sales companies — Fasig-Tipton, OBS, and Keeneland — have announced they will ban off-label bisphosphonates effective July 1.
Midlantic stakeholders call for bisphosphonates ban
Mid-Atlantic horsemen’s groups and regulators have called for a ban on bisphosphonates in young horses.
