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Pimlico legislation: Questions and Answers
Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!
Pumpkin Rumble retires and more: The week in social media
PA-bred Pumpkin Rumble, a multiple graded stakes winner, retired, plus a trainer’s milestone and more, in the week in social media.
Jockey Club to support track surfaces lab
The Jockey Club announced today it will contribute more than $750,000 to the Racing Surfaces Testing Lab to help the lab expand to additional racetracks.
Delaware, Monmouth conditions books available
The first condition books for Monmouth Park and Delaware Park — both of which open in May — are now available online.
PA. fights back, Winter Sprintfest, and more: The week in social media
Pennsylvania racing interests fight a proposed raid on funding, a big weekend looms at Laurel Park, and more, in the week in social media.
International Aftercare Forum agenda finalized
The agenda for the fourth International Forum for the Aftercare of Horses has been finalized, and the event is set for later this month in South Africa.
Monmouth Park announces 56-day sked for 2020
Monmouth Park will race 56 dyas in 2020, and among its 12 graded stakes, the G1 Haskell Invitational will take place July 18.
Hands off Race Horse Development Fund, PA. racing folks say
More than 500 gathered at Equistar Farms (PA) Sunday to protest a proposal to fund college scholarships with money in the Race Horse Development Fund.
Two months after dispersal, Besecker barn still active
Owner Joe Besecker dispersed his stock in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale in December. So how come he keeps showing up in the charts?
Parx riders, management strike deal, avert shutdown
A deal between Parx management and local jockeys to improve the jocks’ room and streamline background checks means Saturday’s card will take place.
Laurel Park cancels half of Friday card
High winds forced Laurel Park to cancel its eight-race Friday card after four races had been completed.
Pennsylvania racing girds for key legislative fight
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget would fund a $200 million college scholarship program by taking the money away Pennsylvania racing.
Regional Eclipse angles and Pegasus romp: The week in social media
Mucho Gusto slurped up victory in the Pegasus World Cup, while local interests had plenty to crow about at the Eclipse Awards, in the week in social media.
Friday’s Stronach 5 canceled
With racing at Golden Gate Fields canceled for the weekend, the Stronach 5 nationwide wager also is canceled.
Sides spar in Horseracing Integrity Act hearing
A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.
Colonial Downs touts projected economic impact
The new Colonial Downs Group touted 2020 economic impact on Virginia that it projects will include thousands of jobs.
Horseracing Integrity Act to have subcommittee hearing
The Horseracing Integrity Act, which has splintered the racing industry, will have its first Congressional hearing January 28.
Unique Hoppertunity for a Pegasus Renaissance: The week in social media
The Pegasus World Cup takes a hit, Hoppertunity sires his first foal, and Maryland’s Renaissance Awards are upon us, in the week in social media.
Bricks and Mortar earns Horse of the Year laurels
Bricks and Mortar, who ran the table and earned over $6 million in a perfect 2019 campaign, was named Horse of the Year at Thursday’s Eclipse Awards.
Robb appeals stews’ Geisha decision to Commission
Jerry Robb, trainer of Geisha Stakes runner-up Anna’s Bandit, has appealed the stewards’ decision not to disqualify winner Artful Splatter for interference.
