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“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill
A Maryland House committee today heard widespread support for a proposal to keep the Preakness at a renovated Pimlico and to rebuild Laurel.
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!
Off to the Races radio set for Saturday return
Off to the Races radio will kick off its 21st season on Saturday. The weekly, one-hour radio program will air from Saturday through the end of August.
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.
Sharing named Maryland-bred Horse of the year
Breeders’ Cup race winner Sharing was among the winners at Tuesday’s Maryland horse industry Renaissance Awards.
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.
Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps
A bill to fund the revamping of both Pimlico and Laurel Park has been introduced in the Maryland state house, and advocates are optimistic it has the legs to pass.
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.
