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Bill Knauf to head Maryland Jockey Club
Bill Knauf, a longtime executive at Monmouth Park, will take the reins as the new head of the Maryland Jockey Club.
Stakes-placed 2yo added to Inglis Digital sale
The September 25 Inglis Digital sale has received a big late addition in the form of stakes-placed 2yo filly Bellavinino.
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.
Maryland trainer Jack Kousin passes
Jack Kousin, who took a 30-year detour from his successful training career before returning in 2018, passed away August 25.
No fans at Preakness 145
The 145th Preakness — like this year’s Belmont Stakes and Kentucky Derby — will be held without fans, the Stronach Group announced Wednesday.
Equibase pledges to improve troubled timing system
Its timing system under increasing fire, Equibase issued a statement briefly outlining how it intends to address criticisms.
Preakness to anchor all-stakes card
The October 3 Preakness will headline a card with nothing but stakes — 12 of them, seven graded — that caps off a weekend with stakes each day.
McConnell to offer new racing integrity bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce a new version of the Horseracing Integrity Act in September, but horsemen have claimed foul.
Off to the Races radio set for August 29
Off to the Races Radio returns August 29 with a lively show looking back at Friday’s big Charles Town races, looking ahead to next week’s Kentucky Derby, and more.
Delaware Park: 2000th win for O’Connell
Trainer Kathleen O’Connell earned her 2,000th career win one day after Delaware jocks visited a nearby children’s hospital.
Md. Racing Commission approves OTB at MGM National Harbor
The Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday approved a new OTB at MGM National Harbor despite concerns that it might cannibalize business at Rosecroft Raceway.
Meadowlands cancels Friday all-turf card
The Meadowlands will not run its Friday evening all-turf Thoroughbred card, leaving the track with just five dates on the flat this year, starting with Saturday, Sept. 15.
Weather to force moving of three MATCH Series races
Three MATCH Series races originally slated for Sept. 15 at Laurel Park will take place the following weekend.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll steady as horses near next starts
The latest NTRA Top Thorougbhred poll was virtually unchanged as most runners near their final Breeders’ Cup preps.
Laurel Park reschedules weekend stakes for Sept. 22
In the face of Hurricane Florence, Laurel Park has moved the seven stakes – six on the turf – scheduled for Saturday to September 22.
Rainy Monmouth meet concludes with drops in attendance, handle
Monmouth Park’s rainy 2018 meet, with attendance and handle numbers not far off 2017, though it lost over one-third of its scheduled turf races to weather.
Jock Steve Hamilton to undergo surgery
Jockey Steve Hamilton, out since June, will have back surgery September 17 and hopes he’ll be able to continue his career afterwards.
Mandatory Pick 6 payout for closing day at Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park reaches the end of its 2018 meet this afternoon with a hefty $370k carryover in – and mandatory payout of – its Pick 6.
