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Equineline introduces OTTB profile
The Jockey Club today announced the new Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile, the first equineline.com report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers.
Preakness Festival events announced
Maryland’s First Lady Dawn Moore this week announced a slate of events that will comprise this year’s Preakness Festival.
Monmouth Park shows handle increases
On-track, daily average, and total all-sources handle all rose at Monmouth Park during the meet which concluded Sunday, the track reported.
Monmouth Park announces senior personnel moves
Monmouth Park announced a pair of senior personnel moves, elevating Bill Anderson to president and CEO and John Heims to general manager.
Bill Knauf to head Maryland Jockey Club
Bill Knauf, a longtime executive at Monmouth Park, will take the reins as the new head of the Maryland Jockey Club.
Maryland horsemen, breeders propose nonprofit racing model
Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.
Betty McCue named “Joe Kelly Unsung Hero” winner
Betty McCue has been named winner of the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award for her work introducing kids to horses and riding.
Maryland-breds carry the day at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Maryland-breds accounted for about half the total sales volume at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale, plus how other states fared and more.
Wanamaker’s will hold first NJ-bred sale
Wanamaker’s online horse auction site will host its first ever sale of New Jersey-breds November 16, the company announced.
Nyquist colt tops Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
A trio of Maryland-breds, including a Nyquist colt, topped the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale which saw declines amid uncertainty.
Maryland-breds, sires prominent in Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
More than 40 percent of the hips at the October 2-3 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale are Maryland-breds, and Maryland sires are also prominent.
Sales catalogs now online
Sales catalogs are now available online for both the Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale in Timonium and Wanamaker’s November online sale.
Pimlico-Laurel project: Seeking “reasonable resolution”
With the 2023 legislative session fast approach, negotiators hope to find a “reasonable resolution” to major issues in the Pimlico-Laurel project.
Pimlico-Laurel project: The shape of things to come
Issues with the Pimlico-Laurel rebuilt project are forcing industry participants to consider a future structure that looks very different from the present.
Pimlico-Laurel project over budget, behind schedule. Now what?
Reports to the legislature show that the Pimlico-Laurel rebuild project is over budget and behind schedule. In a series, we examine why and what next.
Jeiron Barbosa to return quicker than expected
Apprentice jockey Jeiron Barbosa, injured Tuesday in a fall, got surprise good news Friday and will be back on horseback next week.
TAA accredits 42 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it has accredited 42 aftercare organizations for 2022, one a newcomer.
“Extremely lucky” Jeiron Barbosa escapes serious injury in spill
Apprentice rider Jeiron Barbosa walked away with only an injured wrist after an incident at Parx Racing that saw four riders unseated.
Amicar positive DQs Don’t Call Me Mary
The Maryland Racing Commission voted to disqualify Don’t Call Me Mary, trained by Todd Pletcher, from a November 2021 race at Laurel for an Amicar positive.
Delaware Park to move up weekend post time
Delaware Park will conclude its 2022 season with early first posts Friday and Saturday to accomodate fans more readily for Breeders’ Cup wagering.
