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Travis Stone to announce Virginia Derby meet
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone will call the action at Colonial Downs during next month’s Virginia Derby mini-meet.
Virginia Gaming Commission bill appears dead
A bill that would have swept racing regulation out of the Virginia Racing Commission and under a new Gaming Commission appears dead.
Colonial Downs adds makeup race day
Colonial Downs will add a day of live racing in its final week of the meet to make up for a day earlier lost to bad weather.
Jockeys’ Guild, racetracks to hold national fundraiser
The Jockeys’ Guild and racetracks across the country will raise awareness for Disability Independence Day and funds for the PDJF July 27.
MTROA seeking to add community component to Preakness
While it won’t operate Preakness weekend racing in 2025, the state-created MTROA is nevertheless hoping to build a weeklong celebratoin around it.
At Delaware Park, combining autism awareness, horseracing
Delaware Park and state horsemen held Autism Awareness Day Wednesday – raising awareness of the condition and celebrating two prominent local racing fans.
Trainer Jason Servis sentenced to prison
Trainer Jason Servis, indicted as part of a wide-ranging scheme to dope horses, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Honor A. P. colt takes top honors at MHBA Yearling Show
An Honor A. P. colt owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm took top honors at the 89th annual MHBA Yearling Show Sunday in Timonium.
Off to the Races Radio: Virginia, Maryland lineups
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
Off to the Races Radio: Victor Carrasco, Kaitlin Free featured
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
After “disaster,” jockey John Hiraldo hoping to pick back up
A “disaster” of a week for jockey John Hiraldo saw him suspended after a false drug positive, raising questions of fairness and justice.
Charles Town: Zimny bullish as he leaves the track
As he completes his final week on the job, Charles Town racing head Erich Zimny discusses everything from worst day on the job to best accomplishment.
Off the charts at Delaware Park
Racetrack chart callers have a critical, if often overlooked job, and Mike Valiante visited with the callers at Delaware Park to learn more.
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.
