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OwnerView webinar focuses on owner relations
The second installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series discussed the efforts racetrack executives make to ensure they are keeping “Owners First.”
Jill Byrne tabbed as new VTA executive director
Jill Byrne will take the reins as the new executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, representing breeders.
US wagering handle up slightly in November
With more days of live racing and solid Breeders’ Cup results, US wagering handle was up slightly in November versus the prior year.
Paco Lopez hit with “indefinite” suspension
Paco Lopez will sit out an “indefinite” suspension following an incident at Parx Racing in which he struck his mount in the face with his whip.
“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface
The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.
Maryland horse industry impact surges
The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.
HISA to fund three Lasix studies
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will fund three studies on the use and impact of furosemide, also known as Lasix.
Axel Concepcion earns top apprentice Eclipse
Jockey Axel Concepcion, who began his 2023 season riding in Puerto Rico, ended it with an Eclipse Award after a stellar season launched in the Mid-Atlantic.
Laurel Park cancels January 26 card
Laurel Park announced today it will cancel its January 26 card as the snow-freeze-thaw cycle has left too much moisture in the track.
Aidan Butler appointed president of 1/ST
1/ST, the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, has announced Aidan Butler’s promotion to president.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 21 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 21 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale tops $34 million
This week’s Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale didn’t set a record, but it didn’t miss by much as buyers purchased almost $35 million worth of horses.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: Day one shows gains
The gross and average were up on the first of two days of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale, with five horses exceeding $500,000.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale set for Monday opening
The two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale kicks off Monday in Timonium, and hopes are high for the sale that produced Kentucky Derby champ Mage.
MRC chair Michael Algeo to receive special merit award
Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.
Derby winners featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 13 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Kentucky Derby winners, handicapping and more.
MTCP 2023 participants announced
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced the 2023 participants in the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).
Pat McBurney wins Buddy Raines Award
Trainer Pat McBurney has been named the winner of Monmouth Park’s Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement.
Fasig-Tipton adds supplemental entries to 2-year-old sale
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, set for immediately after the Preakness, has added 28 supplemental entries.
Talking Derby on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 6 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Kentucky Derby chatter, handicapping and more.
