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Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting
In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.
Smarty Jones leads new Hall of Fame inductees
Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones heads up the list of seven inductees to the national racing Hall of Fame.
Laurel Park kicks off new era Friday
Maryland racing’s brave new world arrives Friday at Laurel Park, and while much will appear similar, most people likely will focus on what’s different.
Colonial Downs spring condition book released
The condition book for Colonial Downs’s brief March meet, featuring the Virginia Derby and Oaks, is now available online.
Rodney Jenkins remembered as consummate horseman
Trainer Rodney Jenkins, who passed away Dec. 5, was remembered by other horsemen today as a consummate horseman.
Charles Town announces racing office promotions
Charles Town Races announced several promotions, including that of new racing secretary Anna Hibbard.
Delaware Park to move June 22 post time forward
With extremely hot weather rolling through the Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Park has announced it will move its first post forward for its June 22 card.
HISA updates void claim, other safety rules
The new HISA rules, which go into effect July 8, modify existing void claim and waiver claiming regs and make a variety of other changes.
May wagering handle ticks up
Driven by record wagering on the Kentucky Derby, national wagering handle increased slightly in May versus the prior year.
HISA announces quarterly reduction in fatality rate
The rate of equine fatalities in the first quarter of ’24 was approximately 38% lower than last year, HISA said in a press release.
Fasig-Tipton June sale last call for 2yo sales
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale catalog is out. The sale is the last call for the year for those looking to buy juveniles.
HISA reveals data disclosure policy
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced its policy on the disclosure of data it collects.
Wanamaker’s releases November sale catalog
Wanamaker’s online horse auction site has released the catalog for its November 30 sale featuring 39 hips.
Maryland stallion season auction set for January
The Maryland Horse Foundation will host its stallion season auction featuring no-guarantee seasons from 16 Maryland stallions.
Jena Antonucci wins “Big Sport of Turfdom” award
Jena Antonucci, trainer of Belmont-Travers winner Arcangelo, will receive the Turf Publicists of America’s Big Sport of Turfdom Award.
Laurel Park winter stakes schedule announced
Laurel Park today announced its winter stakes schedule, pending agreement of the state horsemen’s group. The slate is topped by two Grade 3 races.
TAA awarding $3.8 million in aftercare grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will deliver nearly $4 million worth of grants to aftercare organizations for 2023.
Passings: Joe Servis, Bobby Ussery
In recent days, Charles Town Hall of Famer Joe Servis, a former jockey and steward, and national Hall of Fame jockey Bobby Ussery passed away.
Wagering handle continues downward trend in October
National wagering handle continued its downward trend in October and is down nearly five percent year-over-year.
Mid-Atlantic 2024 HISA tab up 16% versus 2023
Mid-Atlantic tracks and horsemen will potentially need to contribute more than $17 million to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) in ’24.
