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April wagering handle lags 2024 number
April saw wagering handle on US races that was more than 5% below the April 2024 mark, as the industry continues to scuffle.
First horses arrive as Monmouth Park stable opens
With its 50-day meet kicking off May 10, Monmouth Park’s stable area welcomed the first horses Saturday morning.
HISA reinstates jockey Paco Lopez
Paco Lopez has the green light from HISA to resume riding, the organization said, following a suspension for his actions following a Dec. 4 race.
Great Notion’s big year tops Midlantic sires
Great Notion became the first Maryland sire in more than 15 years with over $6 million in progreny earnings in 2024, easily leading the Midlantic roster.
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.
Fasig-Tipton June sale topped by Vekoma colt
A colt by promising young sire Vekoma fetched a top bid of $150,000 to headline the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale June 25.
Fasig-Tipton June sale set for Tuesday
It’s last call for 2024 two-year-old sales, and the Fasig-Tipton June sale will send several dozen juveniles onto the next phase of their careers.
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.
Charles Town to celebrate 90th anniversary
Saturday night Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will celebrate its 90th anniversary and look back on an eventful near-century.
HISA report finds “no singular cause” of Laurel spring fatalities
A new Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report on Laurel Park’s spring fatalites finds no one cause but some notable facts.
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.
