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Monmouth Park cancels August 2 card
With hot weather along the East Coast, Monmouth Park has canceled its card for Friday, August 2.
Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred sale kicks off Sunday
Thirty-seven horses are catalogued in the online Wanamaker’s Pennsylvania-bred sale, which kicks off Sunday, December 4 and closes December 8.
Court ruling on HISA to have limited impact, for now
The status of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is uncertain following a court’s recent ruling it is unconstitutional.
“All others” leads second Kentucky Derby futures pool
The second Kentucky Derby futures pool closed with “All others” the 4-5 favorite and Breeders’ Cup juvenile winner Forte the second choice.
Off to the Races podcast: Jessica Hammond
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, we visit with Jessica Hammond, the head of Maryland’s Beyond the Wire Thoroughbred aftercare program.
Off to the Races podcast: Handicapping with Derby Bill
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Colonial Downs handicapper Derby Bill Watson joins us to talk Breeders’ Cup, Laurel stakes, and much more.
Midlantic equine fatalities down in 2020
The incidence of equine fatalities at tracks in the Mid-Atlantic region is down to its lowest level since stakeholders began a concerted safety effort.
Equibase revises Authentic’s final time in BC Classic
Equibase has announced a revised final time, as well as adding internal fractions, for Authentic’s victory in last Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Charles Town won’t race for second straight weekend
With Covid-19 cases in its jockeys’ room, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will not host live racing this weekend, the second straight.
Aftercare Alliance accredits 34 groups
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the accreditation of 34 groups helping off-track Thoroughbreds.
Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time
Reps. Andy Barr and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Horseracing Integrity Act today – a Congressional bill that may gain momentum in the wake of 22 equine fatalities at Santa Anita.
At HBPA convention, a call for free data
Panelists at the HBPA convention called for the racing industry to make past performance data freely (or cheaply) available as a way to increase handle.
Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.
The Gotham, the Busher, and Sagamore Farm: The week in social media
A pair of NY stakes with Midlantic runners and a seasonal event at Sagamore Farm were on the minds of social media this week.
National HBPA meeting to focus on doing things “better”
The National HBPA horsemen’s meeting set for March 12-16 will focus on what racing is getting right and how it can do better.
Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future
After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming up 20% through February
Through two months of 2019 Midlantic claiming activity is well ahead of last year, in our Claimbox report.
Allison De Luca tabbed as Colonial Downs race secretary
Industry veteran Allison De Luca will fill the role of racing secretary for the inaugural season at Colonial Downs.
Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future
Maryland racing interests won’t oppose a Pimlico study bill in Annapolis – but continue to push hard for support for a Laurel Park “super track.”
