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Fasig-Tipton shifts May sale schedule
Fasig-Tipton’s upcoming two-year-old sale will conclude its under-tack show today as gallop-only, and all horses will sell Tuesday.

Maryland racing stakeholders nervously eye the future
The starting gate issues that plagued Pimlico’s opening weekend felt eerily symbolic to some Maryland racing stakeholders.
Charles Town releases 2025 stakes schedule
Charles Town’s 2025 stakes schedule, which closely mirrors its 2024 calendar, kicks off April 12, with the track’s biggest day set for Aug. 22.
Initiative launched to protect live racing in Florida, elsewhere
With racing in Florida potentially imperiled by “decoupling” legislation, industry leaders there have launched an initiative to protect it there and elsewhere.
Laurel Park to host handicapping contest
The new Maryland Jockey Club will host a live-money, on-site and online handicapping contest April 19.
Cathy Schmidt to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Cathy Schmidt, founder and Executive Director of Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, has been selected as the 2024 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award recipient.
Maryland-breds fared well at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
The average value of Maryland-breds sold at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale was up over 8% from 2023, helping the sale to hold its own.
Smaller Fasig-Tipton yearling sale topped by Maryland-bred
A slimmed down Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw the average hold steady and the median rise and was topped by a Maryland-bred filly.
HISA to establish veterinary advisory committee
Thie Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has announced it is seeking applicants to serve on a veterinary advisory committee.
Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at Tuesday’s sale, by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale set for October 1
A somewhat smaller Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale will take place Tuesday, October 1 at the sales pavilion in Timonium.
What the “Pimlico Plus” legislation says
Beyond allowing the project to tproceed, The recently introduced Pimlico Plus legislation makes several notable changes to existing law.
“Pimlico Plus” bill has lengthy first hearing
A bill that would empower the Md. Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to implement its Pimlico Plus plan received a lengthy hearing in Annapolis Tuesday.
Book’em Danno, Precious Avary top NJ-bred awards
Book’em Danno was named NJ-bred Horse of the Year and top state-bred sprinter and two-year-old, while Precious Avary is champion 3yo filly and turf runner.
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Laurel Park unveils spring meet stakes
Laurel Park unveiled a stakes schedule featuring nine events, including the Tesio and Weber City Miss, for its short spring meet.