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Art of Racing competition returns for Preakness 150
The Art of Racing competition, a nationwide art contest, returns this year for Preakness 150.
Crabs N Beer gets nod as People’s Voice Midlantic-bred
In — perhaps — a surprise, Crabs N Beer was chosen by the voting public as the “People’s Voice” top Midlantic-bred of 2024.
Fasig-Tipton June sale set for Tuesday
It’s last call for 2024 two-year-old sales, and the Fasig-Tipton June sale will send several dozen juveniles onto the next phase of their careers.
Charles Town announces racing office promotions
Charles Town Races announced several promotions, including that of new racing secretary Anna Hibbard.
Delaware Park to move June 22 post time forward
With extremely hot weather rolling through the Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Park has announced it will move its first post forward for its June 22 card.
Stidham, Trombetta featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 1with its Maryland and Virginia editions: trainers Mike Stidham and Mike Trombetta and more.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
Because of air quality issues in central Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its Friday card and shifted it to July 6.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Unhealthy air quality in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle has forced Charles Town Races to cancel its scheduled June 29 card.
Delaware Park cancels Thursday card
Delaware Park has canceled its June 29 card because of air quality issues, with the AQI already high and expected to rise.
Kantharos filly tops Fasig-Tipton June 2yo sale
The first Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale saw 59 horses change hands, generating over $2.5 million in sales.
Second Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale is Wednesday
Fasig-Tipton’s second Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale will take place June 28, with 85 hips scheduled to go through the ring.
EHV scare leads to brief quarantine of Delaware Park
A potential equine herpesvirus case led briefly to a quarantine of Delaware Park Wednesday, but the track was given the all-clear later in the day.
Laurel Park delays Friday post time
With high temperatures in the area, Laurel Park has delayed its first post for its Friday, August 5 card to 1:50 p.m.
Huge Haskell day for Monmouth valet Kevin Velez
Haskell Stakes day at Monmouth Park produced big afternoons for a number of people, including Kevin Velez, valet for the winners of all six stakes.
Colonial Downs, Monmouth to debut combined wager
Colonial Downs and Monmouth Park on Monday will unveil their new Mid-Atlantic Pick 4, which combines two races at each in a weekly sequence.
Jed Doro named head of racing at Delaware Park
Jed Doro, racing secretary at Delaware Park, has been named Director of Racing and will replace the retiring John Mooney in this role.
Delaware: John Mooney to retire
Delaware Park’s executive director of racing John Mooney, a Mid-Atlantic fixture for decades, will retire August 1, the track announced.
Colonial Downs cancels Monday card
With excessive temperatures and heat indexes predicted, Colonial Downs has canceled its live racing card for Monday, July 25.
Laurel Park to delay start of Saturday card
With brutal heat entering the region, the Maryland Jockey Club will delay the start of its Sunday card until 1:50 p.m.
Laurel Park cancels Sunday card
In the face of intense heat expected throughout the weekend, Laurel Park has canceled its live card for Sunday, July 24.
