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Jockey Club offers breeders new info service
The new service provided by The Jockey Club will provide breeders a complimentary updated race record for Thoroughbreds foaled in 2025 and later.
Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.
West Saratoga to be sold in Inglis Digital December
West Saratoga, a Grade 3 winner at two and Kentucky Derby runner at three, will be sold in the December Inglis Digital sale.
Laurel Park cancels all weekend racing
Laurel Park will cancel all three days of live racing this weekend, and its three Saturday stakes will return as extras for Friday, Nov. 29.
Laurel Park cancels November 22 card
Laurel Park officials canceled the track’s Friday, Nov. 22 card after jockeys expressed concerns about the condition of the racetrack.
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.
Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
Intrepid Daydream named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Three-time stakes winner Intrepid Daydream earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year laurels to head the Renaissance Awards announced this week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces funding
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announced nearly $2.5 million in 2024 funding for a variety of research into equine health and well-being.
Ben’s Cat, Mountain Dew named to Maryland-bred Hall of Fame
Ben’s Cat and Mountain Dew, two horses remarkable for excellence over several years, are the newest inductees into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 29, and while Maryland takes the week off, Virginia has a huge lineup.
At Delaware Park, combining autism awareness, horseracing
Delaware Park and state horsemen held Autism Awareness Day Wednesday – raising awareness of the condition and celebrating two prominent local racing fans.
Trainer Jason Servis sentenced to prison
Trainer Jason Servis, indicted as part of a wide-ranging scheme to dope horses, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Honor A. P. colt takes top honors at MHBA Yearling Show
An Honor A. P. colt owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm took top honors at the 89th annual MHBA Yearling Show Sunday in Timonium.
Off to the Races Radio: Virginia, Maryland lineups
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
Off to the Races Radio: Victor Carrasco, Kaitlin Free featured
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
After “disaster,” jockey John Hiraldo hoping to pick back up
A “disaster” of a week for jockey John Hiraldo saw him suspended after a false drug positive, raising questions of fairness and justice.
Big doings on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 8 with its Maryland and Virginia editions and some big developments to go with great guests.
