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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.
Determined Kingdom named Va-bred horse of the year
Determined Kingdom, now past $700,000 in career earnings, has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year after winning two stakes in ’24.
Rogers: Pimlico “a valuable part” of Md. Jockey Club
With Pimlico having closed August 31, Maryland Jockey Club president Mike Rogers called Old Hilltop a “valuable part of our organization” in a statement.
Darby to take full control of Monmouth Park
Darby Development has signed an 85-year lease agreement to take full control of Monmouth Park, with plans for expansion.
Parx Racing temporarily off the turf
Parx Racing will conduct all racing on the dirt track for the time being as outside experts analyze the turf course for holes and inconsistencies.
Mage will bypass Breeders’ Cup Classic
Kentucky Derby winner Mage will skip the Breeders’ Cup Classic after spiking a fever, his trainer said on the former Twitter.
Bandonarun sells for $330,000 at Wanamaker’s October
Three-year-old filly Bandonarun topped Thursday’s Wanamaker’s online horse sale, fetching a top bid of $330,000.
HISA, Amazon Web Services teaming up to reduce equine injuries
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to use artificial intelligence to reduce equine injuries.
Wanamaker’s October sale set for Thursday
Wanamaker’s, the online horse auction house, will hold its October sale Thursday, October 24, with 47 hips in the catalog.
In Maryland, pondering a “synthetic” future
At its October 20 meeting, the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority took a break from track ownership questions to discuss synthetic surfaces.
Maryland bucks ’23 trend as national foal crop falls
The national foal crop continued its long, steady decline in 2023, while Maryland, hoping to buck that trend, saw modest gains.
With “maturity, confidence,” Jeiron Barbosa an Eclipse finalist
Maryland-based Jeiron Barbosa, with maturity and confidence belying his 19 years, is one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice.
Laurel Park accepting noms for six Jan. 21 stakes
Nominations close Saturday for six Laurel Park stakes that will be contested January 21, including four open races and two state-bred contests.
Maryland Million day set for October 14
The 2023 Maryland Million day will take place October 14 at Laurel Park, Maryland Million Ltd. announced Thursday.
HISA fix added to omnibus spending package
The package to fund US government operations for the rest of the fiscal year includes language to fix HISA, after it had been found unconstitutional.
Laurel Park postpones Monday stakes card
Laurel Park will delay its Christmastide stakes card December 26 until Friday, December 30, the track announced.
Dinner Party Stakes downgraded for ’23
The American Graded Stakes Committee released its grades for 2023 today, with the Dinner Party the most prominent regional race getting downgraded.
Colonial Downs: Shift in days could bring challenges
Its new owners are bullish about moving Colonial Downs to a Thursday-Saturday schedule, but they acknowledge the challenges ahead.
Delaware Park makes donation to Toys for Tots
Delaware Park has donated $7,000 and toys and other gifts to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Colonial Downs announces modified ’23 sked
Colonial Downs will maintain a 27-day, nine-week schedule in 2023, but those live days will be Thursday through Saturday, the track announced.
