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Journalism tabbed as Preakness future wager favorite
Journalism, the likely favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is the 8-1 morning line favorite in the Preakness future wager, which opens April 25-May 3.
HISA issues equine health advisory
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has issued an equine health advisory regarding fatal proximal forelimb fractures.
Jockey Club bars 12 from stud book access
The ruling announced by The Jockey Club bans 12 individuals from registering Thoroughbred foals for periods up to five years.
Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.
Shamrock Farm chosen as new Maryland training center
The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.
Senate panel raises Pimlico Plus bill questions
With just three days until the end of the legislative session, a Senate committee took its first hard look at the PImlico Plus bill and had many questions.
Jack Harlow will headline Preakness Live
Grammy-nominated artist Jack Harlow will headline the Preakness Live concert following the running of the 149th Preakness May 18.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
Matt Dinerman to be new Monmouth Park announcer
Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman will take on the same role this spring at Monmouth Park, the track announced.
REPORT: Churchill Downs making Pimlico bid
The Baltimore Banner reports that Churchill Downs, Inc. has made an “overture” towards buying Pimlico, though its seriousness is unknown.
Maryland Racing Commissioners seek “more active role”
Amid an important legislative session in which the Maryland Racing Commission has been sidelined, some Commissioners’ frustration boiled over Tuesday.
Monmouth meet concludes, racing shifts to Meadowlands
With Monmouth Park’s 2023 meet concluded, racing will shift to the Meadowlands after Monmouth showed gains in daily average handle.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 9 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Timetable for closing Pimlico to training remains unclear
While the Maryland Jockey Club is moving forward with plans to close Pimlico to training and stabling, when that might occur remains uncertain.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Trainer Ben Perkins, Sr. passes
Trainer Ben Perkins, Sr., a winner of more than 800 races including the Haskell, has passed away at age 89.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale catalog now online
The catalog for the October Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale, to be held in Timonium October 2-3, is now available online.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Digital horse retirement now available
The Transferred as Retired from Racing process can now be completed digitally through the Jockey Club’s Interactive Registration (IR) website.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 12 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and guests like Graham Motion and Mychel Sanchez.
