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Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.

Documentary focuses on improbable Smarty Jones journey
With Smarty Jones now a finalist for the national racing Hall of Fame, a free documentary chronicles his improbable tale.
Aftercare Alliance announces holiday giving campaign
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that its third annual Holiday Giving Campaign would run December 1-December 31.
Equibase unveils updated chart glossary
Equibase has unveiled a new and updated glossary of the terms it uses in its charts of races.
John Stewart, Jayson Werth new owners of the year
OwnerView announced today that the 2024 New Owner of the Year is being awarded to John Stewart and Jayson Werth.
Preakness future wager to kick off Feb. 29
Back for its second year, the Preakness future wager will offer two separate pools, with the first kicking off Feb. 29.
Latest Equine Injury Database data released
The Jockey Club today released the latest data from the Equine Injury Database, which shows fatalities hovering near their lowest level.
Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
Catalog live for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale
The catalog for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale is now live and includes yearlings, broodmares, a no-guarantee season to Great Notion, and more.
Maryland Million 2024 to be run October 12
Maryland Million 2024 has been set for October 12, 2024 at Laurel Park, the 38th edition of the day Jim McKay cofounded.
Delaware Park announces 2024 live racing schedule
Delaware Park received approval Feb. 20 for its 2024 75-day live racing schedule, with the Delaware Handicap and Oaks anchoring the meet’s biggest weekend.
Bob Baffert suspension extended by Churchill Downs
Trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension from racing at Churchill Downs and other properties owned by that company has been extended through 2024.
Stidham, Trombetta featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 1with its Maryland and Virginia editions: trainers Mike Stidham and Mike Trombetta and more.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
Because of air quality issues in central Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its Friday card and shifted it to July 6.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Unhealthy air quality in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle has forced Charles Town Races to cancel its scheduled June 29 card.
Delaware Park cancels Thursday card
Delaware Park has canceled its June 29 card because of air quality issues, with the AQI already high and expected to rise.
Kantharos filly tops Fasig-Tipton June 2yo sale
The first Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale saw 59 horses change hands, generating over $2.5 million in sales.
Second Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale is Wednesday
Fasig-Tipton’s second Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale will take place June 28, with 85 hips scheduled to go through the ring.
Edgar Prado, Patrick Cummings featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 24 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Hall of Famer Edgar Prado and more.
First horses arrive at Colonial Downs
The first horses arrived at Colonial Downs June 19 as the track begins in earnest go gear up for its 27-day 2023 meet.