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Laurel: Nominations released for March 22 stakes
Stakes nominations are up for two sophomore stakes to be run at Laurel Park March 22, and more than 50 horses are listed.
MHBA Yearling Show purse premium winners announced
Horses that participate in the annual MHBA Yearling Show can earn purse premiums at two and three. Here are the 2024 winners.
Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
VEA commercial wins “Telly Award”
A television commercial produced for the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) titled “Virginia wins with horses” has won a Telly Award.
Eight named as finalists for Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Eight horses, ranging from the sport’s earliest stars to modern millionaires, are finalists for the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
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.
Big doings on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 8 with its Maryland and Virginia editions and some big developments to go with great guests.
Bob Baffert suspension extended by Churchill Downs
Trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension from racing at Churchill Downs and other properties owned by that company has been extended through 2024.
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.
MHBA elects 2022 officers
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) today announced its new slate of officers for 2022-2023.
Colonial Downs kicks off meet with a bang
Colonial Downs recorded its largest-ever opening day handle Monday, topping $3 million on a day that featured four Virginia-bred stakes.
For Arlington horsemen, Colonial Downs a welcoming spot
Colonial Downs always attracts an eclectic group of horsemen from around the country, this year including several previously stabled at Arlington Park.
Sal Sinatra steps down from Equibase role
Former Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra has stepped down from his role as president and COO of Equibase.
A hairy week as HISA deadline looms
The days leading up to the July 1 HISA registration deadline saw four Senators blast the Authority and a new lawsuit from two states and the Jockeys’ Guild.
First horses arrive for Colonial Downs meet
The first horses arrived on the grounds Monday for the Colonial Downs meet, where live racing kicks off July 11.
Monmouth, BetMakers to offer $1 million “bonanza bonus”
Monmouth Park and BetMakers will offer a $1 million bonus to the connections of a horse sweeping the Haskell, Travers, and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
NYRA hits Bob Baffert with one-year ban
Trainer Bob Baffert will not be able to race at NYRA tracks for the remainder of this year, according to a ruling issued by NYRA June 24.
What HISA says about whip rules
With the July 1 implementation of the first set of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rules, here’s what they have to say about whip use.
