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Smaller Fasig-Tipton yearling sale topped by Maryland-bred
A slimmed down Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw the average hold steady and the median rise and was topped by a Maryland-bred filly.
HISA to establish veterinary advisory committee
Thie Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has announced it is seeking applicants to serve on a veterinary advisory committee.
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.
Fasig-Tipton 2022 Mixed sale by the numbers
It wouldn’t be a Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale if we didn’t break it down by the numbers. Hey, how many grays are there, anyway?
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.
ARCI: “Too many unanswered questions” to support federal bill
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has taken no position on the proposed federal racing bill, saying too much remains unknown.
A few minutes with… Aftercare Charles Town
We spend a few minutes with Georgiana Pardo, president of Aftercare Charles Town, an organization which helps horsemen find homes for their retiring horses.
Claimbox: 2018 claiming activity tops $25 million
In our Claimbox report: 2018 claiming activity rose versus the prior year, topping $25 million for the year.
Mandatory payout in Charles Town Pick 6 tonight
Charles Town sports a carryover of more than $250,000 in its Pick 6, and it all gets paid out tonight!
Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere
Trainers based at Pimlico hope it won’t come to it, but they’ve already begun figuring out a future when they can’t stable at Old Hilltop.
Xpressbet to give away $12,000 Pegasus big bet
Advance deposit wagering company Xpressbet will offer a $12,000 big bet sweepstakes on the upcoming Pegasus World Cup, with a winner getting the bet and a VIP trip to the race.
Monmouth Park, theScore to launch mobile sportsbook
The agreement between theScore and Monmouth Park will lead to a mobile sportsbook being launched in 2019, pending regulatory approval.
Wincze-Hughes named NTRA communications director
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has announced that Alicia Wincze-Hughes will take over as communications director in the new year.
Colonial Downs sets summer meeting for 2019
The Maryland Jockey Club stakes schedule, through Maryland Million day 2019, features 65 stakes, 13 graded, at Laurel and Pimlico.
Jocks Hiraldo, Rodriguez sentenced on drug charges
Charles Town-based Jockeys Christian Hiraldo and Guillermo Rodriguez were sentenced recently on cocaine possession charges.
Maryland Jockey Club unveils 2019 stakes slate
The Maryland Jockey Club stakes schedule, through Maryland Million day 2019, features 65 stakes, 13 graded, at Laurel and Pimlico.
