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What HISA says about whip rules
With the July 1 implementation of the first set of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rules, here’s what they have to say about whip use.

Racehorse safety summit focuses on data
The 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit focused on how racing is using data to promote the health of its equine and human athletes.
V. E. Day among Wanamaker’s June offerings
V. E. Day, winner of the 2014 Travers and now a stallion, is among the horses who will be offered during the Wanamaker’s June sale.
Maryland Horse Foundation launches new website
The new Maryland Horse Foundation website was developed in partnership with the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
Flightline leads NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
In the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, the undefeated Flightline, winner of the Met MIle, is alone on top.
Bobby Lillis hopes to give backstretch “an ear” at MRC
Former jockey and head of the Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation Bobby Lillis has a background unlike any other member of the Md. Racing Commission.
Colonial Downs lowers Pick-5 takeout
Colonial Downs will lower the takeout on its traditional Pick 5 wager to 12% and will alter the rules so that carryovers are possible.
HISA seeks public input on anti-doping rules draft
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking public input on its draft medication and anti-doping rules.
Jonathan Thomas to judge MHBA yearling show
The 88th annual Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association (MHBA) Yearling Show will take place July 24, and this year trainer Jonathan Thomas will judge.
Instructional webinar on HISA registration planned
On June 16 Ownerview will host an instructional webinar on registration under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
Jockey Health Day held at Delaware Park
The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Fund hosted a day dedicated to bolstering the health of its jockey colony.
$3.55 million horse drives record Fasig-Tipton sale
The most expensive horse ever sold in Maryland helped power the most successful auction held in Maryland, as the Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped $37 million.
Girvin filly tops day at Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly by first-crop sire Girvin brought a bid of $725,000 to pace the first day’s action at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale has big catalog, high hopes
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds in training sale which takes place Monday and Tuesday has a huge book, and hopes are high.
Trevor McCarthy named Jockey of the Week
With the first Grade 1 victory of his career, jockey Trevor McCarthy has earned Jockey of the Week honors from the Jockeys’ Guild.
Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.
Monmouth Park forced to cancel opening card
With high winds and heavy rain hitting the Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park was forced to cancel today’s opening day card.
Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial
In their first public interview on the topic, Churchill Downs see “great opportunity” at Colonial Downs because of Virginia’s gaming-and-racing model.
Pimlico summer meet shifted to September
Originally slated to run in August, Pimlico will now instead run nine dates in September, with Laurel Park running the August dayes.