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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.
Eight named as finalists for Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Eight horses, ranging from the sport’s earliest stars to modern millionaires, are finalists for the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
Appeals court rules HISA unconstitutional
A US Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) represents an unconstitutional delegation of federal power.
Jennifer Durenberger named to HISA post
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has named veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Durenberger director of equine safety and welfare.
Carryover watch: Laurel pick six reaches $36,421
Four tracks in the Mid-Atlantic, including Laurel Park, have carryovers heading towards the racing weekend.
Off to the Races podcast: Cricket Goodall featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, Maryland Million CEO Cricket Goodall visits with us to discuss all things Maryland Million.
Great Notion sires Maryland Million bumper crop
More runners sired by stalwart stallion Great Notion are pre-entered for the Maryland Million than by any other stallion.
Ahesahmahk Dahn wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Maryland Million Ltd. has named City Ranch founder Ahesahmahk Dahn as winner of the 2020 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award.
Off to the Races podcast: Michael Algeo featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo joins us.
Delaware Park announcer John Curran to retire
John Curran, the announcer at Delaware Park for 37 years, will call the final race of his career on the track’s final day of 2020, October 17.
Premier Star, Like a Saltshaker, and more: The week in social media
Premier Star won the Jersey Shore, Laurel Park reopens, and more, in the week in social media.
Social media 411: The week in racing media
What’re Midlantic racing folks talking about on social media this week? Chelsea Lowman explores…
Nearly 700 to compete in Thoroughbred Makeover
Nearly 700 trainers have been accepted to have horses in the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover, which takes place in October.
News and notes: NJ legislature approves $100 million racing subsidy
Monmouth Park will receive $10 million per year for the next five years as part of a racing subsidy, and other news and notes from the region.
Laurel, Charles Town cancel Thursday cards
Predicted icy temperatures have led Laurel Park and Charles Town Races to cancel their Thursday cards.
Charles Town, Penn National announce cancellations
With nasty winter weather arriving in the Mid-Atlantic, Charles Town Races and Penn National both will miss some days this week.
New board members named for Aftercare Alliance
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced its new president and members of its board of directors.
Barbara Jo Rubin to be honored at Charles Town
Barbara Jo Rubin, first American female jockey to win against men, will be feted Feb. 22 at Charles Town, where she earned her landmark win.
Justify named Horse of the Year
Justify earned Horse of the Year honors at yesterday’s 48th annual Eclipse Awards.
Weston Hamilton wins apprentice Eclipse Award
Laurel Park-based Weston Hamilton won the Eclipse Award for the nation’s top apprentice jockey in 2018.
