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Ownerview webinar addresses accounting, more
The first installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series discussed the accounting and other considerations that affect Thoroughbred owners.
Coastal Mission repeats as WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who’s earned more than $1.1 million, has been named by the state’s breeders as WV-bred Horse of the Year for the second straight year.
Colonial Downs announces Va. Derby ticket options
Colonial Downs has announced ticket options and prices for Virginia Derby day, with the Derby, now a Kentucky Derby points race, to be Mar. 15.
Charles Town cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town has canceled its live racing cards for Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9.
Chris Merz to head Maryland Racing Commission
Former Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Chris Merz will be the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission.
Jockey Club announces Round Table speakers
The 72nd annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference will take place August 1 in Saratoga and also be livestreamed.
Colonial Downs adds makeup race day
Colonial Downs will add a day of live racing in its final week of the meet to make up for a day earlier lost to bad weather.
Jockeys’ Guild, racetracks to hold national fundraiser
The Jockeys’ Guild and racetracks across the country will raise awareness for Disability Independence Day and funds for the PDJF July 27.
MTROA seeking to add community component to Preakness
While it won’t operate Preakness weekend racing in 2025, the state-created MTROA is nevertheless hoping to build a weeklong celebratoin around it.
Colonial Downs cancels July 12 card
Citing “severe weather and excessive rainfall,” Colonial Downs has canceled its card for Friday, July 12.
Dashing Beauty time revised
The time for Sunday’s Dashing Beauty Stakes at Delaware Park has been revised downwards after questions were raised.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 21 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 21 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 20 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 20 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Monmouth Park unveils 2024 stakes schedule
Monmouth Park has unveiled its 2024 stakes schedule with $8 million in purses topped by the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes July 20.
Laurel, Charles Town announce cancellations
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces VIP event auction
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance “Off to the Races” auction features VIP experiences at racing events around the country.
Wanamaker’s January catalog now available
January’s Wanamker’s online horse auction features 15 offerings, including a no-guarantee season to leading regional stallion Great Notion.
Charles Town, Parx cancel January 17 cards
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Questions and (some) answers about Pimlico Plus
The Pimlico Plus plan recently unveiled by the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority spurs plenty of questions. Here are some, and some of the answers.
“To control our destiny”: Advocates make case for “Pimlico Plus”
Advocates of the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority’s “Pimlico Plus” plan portray it as a chance to get a clean slate and “control our destiny.”
