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Stakes-placed juvenile tops Inglis Digital sale
Stakes-placed 2-year-old Bellavinino brought a top bid of $170,000 to pace the Inglis Digital USA September sale.
Monmouth Park shows handle increases
On-track, daily average, and total all-sources handle all rose at Monmouth Park during the meet which concluded Sunday, the track reported.
TAA awards $3.6 million in grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has announced some $3.6 million in grants to accredited aftercare organizations.
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.
Fasig-Tipton tells Yearling sale covid protocols
Fasig-Tipton today announced the Covid-19 protocols it will implement at its Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale, including requiring masks and social distancing.
Andrew Beyer on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
Joe Kelly Award and more: The week in social media
Entries are open for the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, a pricey PA-bred, and a Preakness possible, and more, in the week in social media.
Jockey Club updates digital certificate ops
The Jockey Club has made several rule book changes, among them changes to policies and practices relating to digital foal certificates.
Lasix ban likely result of McConnell bill
The federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act introduced by Sen. Mitch McConnell handles raceday Lasix in a complicated fashion likely to end in a ban.
TAA Named Breeders’ Cup aftercare partner
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which makes grants to regional aftercare groups, is the official aftercare partner of the Breeders’ Cup.
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.
