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Charles Town to race April 23
After losing most of two cards to weather last weekend, Charles Town Races will run an additional night of live racing April 23.
MTHA endorses change to claiming price rule
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) on Wednesday endorsed a less restrictive claiming rule than currently in place.
HISA unveils veterinary advisory committee membership
https://youtu.be/dTJsZlFfOHs?si=NHncKjSk0Jyu038e The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the members of its Veterinary Advisory Committee. The committee will...
Midlantic stakes thumped by graded stakes committee
Sixteen stakes contested in the Mid-Atlantic have been downgraded for 2025 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 now available
The Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 is now available online, The Jockey Club announced in a release this week.
House consideration of Pimlico Plus bill delayed a day
Legislation to kick off the PImlico Plus project sailed through committee, but the full House of Delegates deferred its consideration until Friday.
Pimlico Plus bill gets committee okay
Legislation that would put the so-called “Pimlico Plus” project into motion got a thumbs-up from the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday.
Delaware Park to provide year-round stabling
Delaware Park and the state’s horsemen’s group have agreed on a three-year contract that includes year-round stabling at the track.
What the “Pimlico Plus” legislation says
Beyond allowing the project to tproceed, The recently introduced Pimlico Plus legislation makes several notable changes to existing law.
“Pimlico Plus” bill has lengthy first hearing
A bill that would empower the Md. Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to implement its Pimlico Plus plan received a lengthy hearing in Annapolis Tuesday.
Pimlico to host September meet
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved a 9-day September meet at PImlico even as plans to close the track for training come into focus.
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.
