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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.
Md. Racing Commission OKs Maryland-Virginia stakes
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.
Colonial Downs awarded 44 live days for 2025
Colonial Downs will race 44 days in 2025, starting with a 3-day spring meet and then continuing with 41 summer racing days.
MJC: Ken Brown retiring as track superintendent
Maryland Jockey Club track superintendent Ken Brown has retired effective Dec. 1, with longtime crew member Danny Finke the interim replacement.
Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town
Equibase is looking to centralize much of its chart calling and creation in Kentucky, and Charles Town will be the first track with no on-site chart caller.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 20 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 20 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Monmouth Park unveils 2024 stakes schedule
Monmouth Park has unveiled its 2024 stakes schedule with $8 million in purses topped by the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes July 20.
Laurel, Charles Town announce cancellations
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces VIP event auction
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance “Off to the Races” auction features VIP experiences at racing events around the country.
Wanamaker’s January catalog now available
January’s Wanamker’s online horse auction features 15 offerings, including a no-guarantee season to leading regional stallion Great Notion.
Charles Town, Parx cancel January 17 cards
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Amended HISA is constitutional, district court rules
A district court ruling that the amended Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is constitutional likely sends the case back to the Fifth Circuit.
Jevian Toledo named Guild’s Jockey of the Week
Jockey Jevian Toledo, who posted three stakes wins on a four-win Saturday at Laurel Park, is the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
What’s being done to Laurel Park track: “A good cushion serves one purpose”
To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?
The Racing Biz, Baltimore Banner announce Preakness partnership
The Racing Biz and The Baltimore Banner today announced an editorial partnership focused on this year’s Preakness coverage.
Busy Saturday on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 29 with its Maryland and Virginia editions Triple Crown chatter, the Laurel Park situation, and more.
Forte installed as favorite for Preakness future wager
Likely Kentucky Derby favorite Forte has been made the morning line favorite in the first-ever Preakness Future Wager, which kicks off April 28.
“Secretariat’s Legacy” author to speak
Patricia McQueen, author of “Secretariat’s Legacy,” which traces Big Red’s offspring and their descendants, will speak at the Md. Horse Library May 18.
HISA drug rules to resume May 22
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) drug and medication control rules, on hold by court order, will resume May 22.
Laurel Park could resume racing Saturday
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
