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Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
VEA commercial wins “Telly Award”
A television commercial produced for the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) titled “Virginia wins with horses” has won a Telly Award.
Laurel Park sets winter meet schedule
Laurel Park has announced a winter meet schedule that will include 40 days of live racing Jan. 1-March 31, topped by a pair of Grade 3 sprints.
Cody Dorman named “Big Sport of Turfdom”
Cody Dorman, the teenager whose heartwarming story and namesake horse, Cody’s Wish, captured attention is the Big Sport of Turfdom.
Grand opening set for Md. Horse Library
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association’s Maryland Horse Library and Education Center will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony December 16.
Jockeys’ Guild to appeal NJ crop rule
The Jockeys’ Guild will seek to overturn a new New Jersey rule which prohibits the use of the riding crop except for safety purposes.
Midlantic Breeders’ Cup, more: The week in social media
Midlantic-breds tackle the Breeders’ Cup, Youthinkthatsfunny doubles up, and more, in the week in social media.
Monday Morning Qb, Wicked Strong, more: The week in social media
Monday Morning Qb sets a Maryland Million record, Wicked Strong heads to PA, and more, in the week in social media.
Stronach Group, others to fund Lasix study
The Stronach Group and other stakeholders will fund a study to determine whether Lasix reduces bleeding in two-year-olds and if it affects performance.
Midlantic states to restrict clenbuterol
Stakeholders representing the seven Mid-Atlantic states have agreed to impose strict controls over the use of clenbuterol.
Report of Mares Bred stats released
Six of the 10 leading breeding states, including the top three, saw declines in the latest Report of Mares Bred, but Maryland and Pennsylvania grew.
Prince Lucky again, and more: The week in social media
Prince Lucky, Preakness InfieldFest and more were on the minds of social media this week.
Purse account to continue support of Maryland-breds
The agreement will provide Maryland-breds about 9.4 percent of the total 2018 purse account for each of the next five years.
On eve of hearing, gloves off over Pimlico
Dueling pieces of legislation – and a pair of accusatory letters – have meant the gloves are off regarding the future of Pimlico.
Sunny Ridge earns top NJ-bred honors
Millionaire Sunny Ridge earned honors as NJ-bred Horse of the Year for 2018, while G3 winner Golden Brown was named top turf horse.
Oaklawn Invitational winner to get free Preakness pass
The winner of Oaklawn Park’s Derby day feature, the Oaklawn Invitational, will earn a free pass to the Preakness Stakes.
Pimlico, Ujjayi, and more: The week in social media
What’re Midlantic racing folks talking about on social media this week? Chelsea Lowman explores…
Colonial Downs readying for summer return
The shape of the 2019 Colonial Downs meet is starting to come into focus, said general manager John Marshall.
Charles Town, Penn cancel Wednesday cards
With nasty winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic, both Charles Town and Penn National canceled their Wednesday night cards.
Totally Thoroughbred show will not be held in 2019
The popular Totally Thoroughbred show for retired runners will not be held in 2019, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
