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HISA touts second quarter decline in equine fatalities
Equine fatalities at tracks covered by HISA declined by 49% in the second quarter versus the same period a year ago, the organization announced today.
Jockey Club announces Round Table speakers
The 72nd annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference will take place August 1 in Saratoga and also be livestreamed.
TAA accredits 42 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it has accredited 42 aftercare organizations for 2022, one a newcomer.
“Extremely lucky” Jeiron Barbosa escapes serious injury in spill
Apprentice rider Jeiron Barbosa walked away with only an injured wrist after an incident at Parx Racing that saw four riders unseated.
Amicar positive DQs Don’t Call Me Mary
The Maryland Racing Commission voted to disqualify Don’t Call Me Mary, trained by Todd Pletcher, from a November 2021 race at Laurel for an Amicar positive.
Fasig-Tipton: 2020 yearling sale by the numbers
How many grays and how many bays at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale? Boys and girls? And when were they born? We dig into the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton Yearling sale 2020: Hips to watch
With the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale taking place Monday and Tuesday, we’ve got some hips to watch.
Caution in the air for Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Fasig-Tipton officials are hoping this week’s Midlantic yearling sale will benefit from the rescheduled Preakness.
Kenny McPeek on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns October 3 with trainer Kenny McPeek, jockey Jeremy Rose, and much more, including Derby Bill Watson.
Five tips for picking a Preakness winner
New to the Preakness? Here are five tips to help you figure out who’s going to win the big race (or at least appear smart to your friends)!
October tabbed Maryland Horse Month
Gov. Larry Hogan today named October as “Maryland Horse Month.” The month features both the Preakness and Maryland Million.
From Pimlico to Palio, study envisions transformed Old Hilltop
The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Pimlico study envisions a track transformed in radical and surprising ways.
WV Racing Commission approves Charles Town stakes schedule
The West Virginia Racing Commission Thursday approved Charles Town’s 2019 stakes schedule — despite some of the same misgivings it had when it delayed approval last year.
Maryland Stadium Authority: $424 million to demolish, rebuild Pimlico
The second phase of the Maryland Stadium Authority says it will cost $424 million to demolish and rebuild Pimlico to make it viable as a long-term Preakness home.
Jockeys’ Guild elects new board members
At its annual meeting earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new board members and officers, as well as conducting other business.
Hammond, Burnham added to Racing Hall of Fame Media Roll of Honor
Broadcaster Tom Hammond and the late cinematographer Joe Burnham have been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Media Roll of Honor.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed: Top line numbers dip, but with key bright spots
The top line numbers for Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale lagged last year’s, but a new regional sire made a splash.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed: Three things to watch for
Picking apart the trends, here are three things to watch for in today’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Mixed Sale.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed: Some hips to watch
Our correspondent identifies some hips she’ll be watching at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale December 4.
Md-bred maiden claiming waiver mothballed
In the interests of fuller fields, the Maryland-bred waiver in $40,000 maiden claiming races has been axed for the winter.
