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Virginia Gaming Commission bill appears dead
A bill that would have swept racing regulation out of the Virginia Racing Commission and under a new Gaming Commission appears dead.
HISA alleges conspiracy to evade injection rules
HISA has alleged that one veterinarian and 13 trainers at Penn National conspired to evade rules limiting intra-articular injections.
Big WVBC gets Arnaldo Bocachica jockey of the week
With five stakes wins Saturday on WVBC night at Charles Town, jockey Arnaldo Bocachica earned Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week honors.
WV Breeders Classics publishes 2nd volume of history
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd., announced Oct. 7 that it had published second volume of its history.
Cathy Schmidt to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Cathy Schmidt, founder and Executive Director of Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, has been selected as the 2024 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award recipient.
NTRA to name “Moment of the Year”
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is seeking the public’s help to choose the NTRA Moment of the Year for 2023.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred catalog available
The catalog for Wanamaker’s sale of Pennsylvania-breds is now available, with the sale itself taking place starting January 7.
Maryland stallion season auction underway
The Maryland stallion season auction held by the Maryland Horse Foundation has kicked off and will run through January 7.
Maryland Racing Commission notes for Jan. 2, 2024
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission greeted a new chair, agreed to continue its relationship with HISA, and more.
Md. Horse Foundation launches clothing drive
The Maryland Horse Foundation has kicked off a clothing drive to provide winter clothing and riding attire for young equestrians in need.
Maryland horsemen, tracks reach ’24 operating agreement
Maryland horsemen and breeders have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club that will keep racing afloat through 2024, the horsemen announced.
Maryland Racing Commission meeting could be lively affair
Tuesday’s emergency meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, called to address recent equine fatalities at Laurel Park, may draw numerous horsemen.
Wanamaker’s April sale kicks off Thursday
Wanamaker’s will hold its April online horse sale starting Thursday, and the catalog is now available.
Md. Racing Commission: No racing until “independent assessment” of track
The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
Busy Saturday on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions Triple Crown chatter, Alan Foreman on Maryland’s future, and more.
Maryland horsemen, track owner see injury issue differently
Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.
Track safety concerns prompt Laurel Park closure
Two Thursday horse injuries, one fatal, and the Maryland Racing Commission’s intervention led to a supension of racing at Laurel Park.
MHBA to host Elkridge-Harford panel
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association on April 24 will host a panel on the 100th anniversary of the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races.
Laurel Park summer meet dates shifted
Laurel Park’s summer meet will kick off June 2, following a 12-day Pimlico meet, and run through the end of the month (or longer).
Drink up! Preakness Ale to be brewed
The Preakness and Baltimore’s Guinness brewery will team up to produce Preakness Ale, a limited-edition brew.
