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Parx: Leading rider Mychel Sanchez out with Covid
Mychel Sanchez, the leading rider at Parx Racing, will be out two weeks after a positive Covid-19 test – reportedly one of several at the track.
Fasig-Tipton: Supplemental catalog for mixed sale online
The Fasig-Tipton mixed sale supplemental catalog, now online, features over 70 horses of racing age.
Off to the Races podcast: Jessica Hammond
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, we visit with Jessica Hammond, the head of Maryland’s Beyond the Wire Thoroughbred aftercare program.
Off to the Races podcast: Handicapping with Derby Bill
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Colonial Downs handicapper Derby Bill Watson joins us to talk Breeders’ Cup, Laurel stakes, and much more.
Midlantic equine fatalities down in 2020
The incidence of equine fatalities at tracks in the Mid-Atlantic region is down to its lowest level since stakeholders began a concerted safety effort.
Jockeys’ Guild to appeal NJ crop rule
The Jockeys’ Guild will seek to overturn a new New Jersey rule which prohibits the use of the riding crop except for safety purposes.
Midlantic Breeders’ Cup, more: The week in social media
Midlantic-breds tackle the Breeders’ Cup, Youthinkthatsfunny doubles up, and more, in the week in social media.
Monday Morning Qb, Wicked Strong, more: The week in social media
Monday Morning Qb sets a Maryland Million record, Wicked Strong heads to PA, and more, in the week in social media.
Stronach Group, others to fund Lasix study
The Stronach Group and other stakeholders will fund a study to determine whether Lasix reduces bleeding in two-year-olds and if it affects performance.
Midlantic states to restrict clenbuterol
Stakeholders representing the seven Mid-Atlantic states have agreed to impose strict controls over the use of clenbuterol.
Report of Mares Bred stats released
Six of the 10 leading breeding states, including the top three, saw declines in the latest Report of Mares Bred, but Maryland and Pennsylvania grew.
Average handle up at Delaware Park
Delaware Park concluded a challenging 2020 meet Saturday with increases in per-race and daily average handle.
Thoroughbred Owner Conference delayed to 2021
The Thoroughbred Owner Conference delayed from its July date to Breeders’ Cup week has been pushed back again, now to 2021.
Off to the Races podcast: Cricket Goodall featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, Maryland Million CEO Cricket Goodall visits with us to discuss all things Maryland Million.
Great Notion sires Maryland Million bumper crop
More runners sired by stalwart stallion Great Notion are pre-entered for the Maryland Million than by any other stallion.
Ahesahmahk Dahn wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Maryland Million Ltd. has named City Ranch founder Ahesahmahk Dahn as winner of the 2020 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award.
Off to the Races podcast: Michael Algeo featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo joins us.
Delaware Park announcer John Curran to retire
John Curran, the announcer at Delaware Park for 37 years, will call the final race of his career on the track’s final day of 2020, October 17.
Premier Star, Like a Saltshaker, and more: The week in social media
Premier Star won the Jersey Shore, Laurel Park reopens, and more, in the week in social media.
ARCI: “Too many unanswered questions” to support federal bill
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has taken no position on the proposed federal racing bill, saying too much remains unknown.
