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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.
Monmouth Park purse subsidy continued through 2029
A new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy will extend Monmouth Park’s purse subsidy, wiith the track receiving $10 million annually through 2029.
HISA seeks FTC approval for prohibited substance list
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has submitted a list of 1365 prohibited substances ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation.
Fewer mares bred in 2022 versus 2021
The latest Report of Mares bred shows a national decline in 2022, one even more pronounced in the Mid-Atlantic, which saw 11% fewer.
Jocks Victor Carrasco, Kevin Gomez to miss time
Jockeys Victor Carrasco and Kevin Gomez, injured in a spill Friday at Laurel Park, both will miss time with injury.
Preakness winner to get B. C. Classic berth
The winner of this year’s Grade 1 Preakness will get an automatic berth a month later in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic — a first for a Triple Crown race.
Charles Town Classic, Oaks to share card for first time
Necessity being the mother of invention, Charles Town Races will for the first time hold its two graded races, the Classic and Oaks, on the same card.
Kentucky Derby to be held without fans
After trying to find ways to have fans, Churchill Downs today announced the Kentucky Derby would take place without fans.
Black-Eyed Susan to be run on Preakness day
The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, typically the anchor of the Preakness eve card, will instead take place on Preakness day this year.
Off to the Races radio lineup for August 22
Off to the Races Radio returns August 22 with a show VHBPA head Frank Petramalo, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Charles Town trainer Leslie Condon passes
Leslie Condon, a trainer at Charles Town Races and CTHBPA board member, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at age 49.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale catalog online
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale in Timonium October 1-2 is now available online.
G1 winner Long River to stand at Anchor and Hope
Long River, the son of A. P. Indy who won a Group 1 race and earned over $770,000, will stand stud at Maryland’s Anchor and Hope Farm.
Track supers event in 2019 to be held at Charles Town
The 18th Annual Track Superintendents Field Day, a networking and educational event for track supers, will take place at Charles Town Races in June 2019.
El Gran Senor, Caesar’s Wish named to Md. Hall of Fame
European champion El Gran Senor and fleet filly Caesar’s Wish comprise the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame class of 2018.
Triple Crown hero Justify retired from racing
Justify, the undefeated Triple Crown hero, has been retired from racing with what trainer Bob Baffert called “some filling in his ankle.”
VEA: More discretion need in proposed Va. historical racing regs
Regulations governing historic racing machines in Virginia must have greater flexibility and discretion if this industry is to thrive, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) argued in a letter to the Commission.
Monomoy Girl making strong move in Top Thoroughbred Poll
Monomoy Girl’s fourth Grade 1 win of the season this past weekend catapulted her to third in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
MATCH Series contributes to solid handle at Delaware Park
The Dashing Beauty and Hockessin Stakes at Delaware Park — part of the revived MATCH Series — both saw significant handle gains from last year.
EquiLottery to offer PNGI content in Kentucky test
The innovative EquiLottery game will offer content from Penn National, Charles Town, and other tracks when it begins a test phase in Kentucky in 2019.
