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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.
Nominations open for Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Maryland Million seeks nominations for the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award to people making a meaningful if under-appreciated contribution to the industry.
Delaware Park to move up weekend post time
Delaware Park will conclude its 2022 season with early first posts Friday and Saturday to accomodate fans more readily for Breeders’ Cup wagering.
Jessica Paquette named new track announcer at Parx
Jessica Paquette, racing analyst at Colonial Downs in recent years, will take the role of track announcer at Parx Racing.
Canter for a Cause signs up 270 riders
Canter for a Cause, which allows people to ride their horses at Pimlico while raising money for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, has almost 300 signed up.
Maryland-bred bonuses trimmed for rest of 2020
The state Racing Commission Thursday agreed to trim Maryland-bred bonuses for the rest of 2020 to about 80% of prior levels, a result of the pandemic’s economic effects.
Northview, CT’s big night, more: The week in social media
Wellbourne Farms will take over Northview-PA, Charles Town hosts a big night, and more, in the week in social media.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 553 for fall yearling sale
This year’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale has 553 hips cataloged — a 27% increase over 2019, the company says.
Big M-at-Monmouth meet added to NJ sked
Pending approval, Monmouth Park will add nine racing days in October to the racing schedule in what is billed as a Meadowlands-at-Monmouth meet.
Heavenly Cause, What a Summer enter Md. Hall of fame
The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame today announced Eclipse champions What a Summer and Heavenly Cause as its newest members.
Gofundme set up for Leslie Condon’s horses
The sudden passing of Charles Town trainer Leslie Condon affects more than three dozen horses in her care, and the community is taking action.
Doro: Move to Oaklawn “opportunity of a lifetime”
With racing secretary Jed Doro leaving his position, Delaware Park expects to make do through the end of this season October 20 before hiring a new racing secretary for 2019.
Delaware racing secretary Jed Doro to take role at Oaklawn Park
Delaware Park racing secretary Jed Doro will fill that same role at Oaklawn Park effective September 24.
Maryland to hub national Stronach 5 wager
The new Stronach 5 wager will feature five races from four different tracks — Laurel Park, Gulfstream, Santa Anita, and Golden Gate.
U-Maryland Equine Studies will halt breeding program
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies program, which has produced several winners, will go on hiatus until it can find a sustainable funding model, the program announced.
Laurel Park set for promising fall stand
The 61-day fall meet at Laurel Park features 34 stakes worth over $3.4 million and opens on Friday, September 7.
Woodward hero Yoshida new to NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Turf-to-dirt Woodward winner Yoshida checked in seventh on the latest NTRA Top Thorougbhred poll.
MATCH Series: Final weekend to tell the tale
Three of five MATCH Series divisions and the overall championship are up for grabs with the final weekend looming September 15-16.
Delaware Park to have athletic trainer on-site
The addition of an athletic trainer at Delaware Park will enhance the safety and welfare of jockeys during the meet.
Mike Smith among NTWAB honorees
Jockey Mike Smith heads the list of honorees for the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters annual awards banquet October 31.
