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Jockeys’ Guild, racetracks to hold national fundraiser
The Jockeys’ Guild and racetracks across the country will raise awareness for Disability Independence Day and funds for the PDJF July 27.
MTROA seeking to add community component to Preakness
While it won’t operate Preakness weekend racing in 2025, the state-created MTROA is nevertheless hoping to build a weeklong celebratoin around it.
Majority interest in Mo Money Mo Honey sold
A majority interest in Mo Money Mo Honey, undefeated after three flashy victories for trainer Benny Feliciano, has been sold to Mike Repole.
Millionaire Runnin’toluvya retired
Millionaire Runnin’toluvya, winner of the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic and one of the top West Virginia-breds ever, has been retired.
HISA hires medical director for jockey safety
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
Sharing, Happy Saver, more: The week in social media
Maryland-bred Sharing won the G2 Edgewood, Happy Saver may have punched a Preakness ticket, and more, in the week in social media.
Stronach 5 canceled for Sept. 11
The Stronach 5 national Pick 5 wager will not be held September 11 because one of the tracks involved, Golden Gate Fields, has canceled its card.
November owner conference to be virtual
Originally scheduled for July in Saratoga, the seventh Thoroughbred Owner Conference will instead take place virtually November 3-4.
Jockey Club predicts lowered 2021 foal crop
The Jockey Club is estimating that the 2021 North American foal crop will drop to 19,200, down from 20,500 in 2020.
Wasabi members support digital divide project
Wasabi Venture Stable club members have come together to support a program by Churchill Downs’s Backside Learning Center to eliminate the digital divide.
Chris Griffin to fill in as Monmouth announcer
With regular track announcer Frank Mirahmadi returning to California, Sam Houston announcer Chris Griffin will step in for the remainder of the meet.
New Jersey horsemen to support Aftercare Alliance
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has announced it will donate $5,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
RMTC accredits 10th testing lab
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has made the University of Florida’s racing lab the 10th in the country to earn full accreditation.
Handle jumps at Delaware Park
Despite despite declines in turf racing and field size – both due in large part to a rainy season – Delaware Park saw wagering handle increase 17 percent in the just-completed 2018 season.
Charles Town sets 2019 calendar through April
In 2019 Charles Town will race 60 days from January 9 through April 20 on a Wednesday-Saturday schedule, the track has announced.
Maryland Million handle jumps 30 percent
Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.
Delaware: End of meet showcase to provide homes for retiring runners
Delaware Park’s annual End of Meet Showcase is designed to find new homes and careers for retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies and will take place October 21.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity tops $18 million through three quarters
In the latest Claimbox report: more than 1700 claims, worth over $18 million total, have been made in the Mid-Atlantic in the first nine months of the year.
Pegasus World Cup tickets now available
Tickets for the Pegasus World Cup – now including a $7 million turf race as well as a dirt race – are now on sale, the Stronach Group announced.
Georganne Hale wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award
In recognition of her long and varied career, Georganne Hale has been named the winner of this year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award by Maryland Million Ltd.
