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Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Predicted frigid temperatures have prompted Charles Town Races to cancel its live racing card for Jan. 22.
Rosecroft announcer Pete Medhurst passes away
Pete Medhurst, longtime track announcer at Rosecroft Raceway, passed away Monday after a battle with brain cancer.
Gigante tabbed Va-bred Horse of the Year
On the strength of the biggest-ever win by a Virginia-bred at Colonial Downs, Gigante has been named state-bred Horse of the Year.
Gov. Wes Moore signs “Pimlico Plus” bill
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law legislation that will enable the Pimlico Plus plan to move forward.
Colonial Downs unveils 2024 stakes schedule
Colonial Downs on May 7 unveiled a stakes schedule worth $5.7 million topped by the Grade 1 Arlington Milloin.
What’s being done to Laurel Park track: “A good cushion serves one purpose”
To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?
The Racing Biz, Baltimore Banner announce Preakness partnership
The Racing Biz and The Baltimore Banner today announced an editorial partnership focused on this year’s Preakness coverage.
Busy Saturday on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 29 with its Maryland and Virginia editions Triple Crown chatter, the Laurel Park situation, and more.
Forte installed as favorite for Preakness future wager
Likely Kentucky Derby favorite Forte has been made the morning line favorite in the first-ever Preakness Future Wager, which kicks off April 28.
“Secretariat’s Legacy” author to speak
Patricia McQueen, author of “Secretariat’s Legacy,” which traces Big Red’s offspring and their descendants, will speak at the Md. Horse Library May 18.
HISA drug rules to resume May 22
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) drug and medication control rules, on hold by court order, will resume May 22.
HISA chief: “Just give us a chance”
The head of the new federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) asked state regulators to “just give us a chance” at a conference Monday.
Company: “No affiliation” with suspended trainer Potts
Officials, including a former Maryland trainer, with the company whose product got trainer Wayne Potts suspended say they have no relationship with Potts.
Churchill CEO: “Virginia has a chance to be reborn”
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen told the Virginia Racing Commission that he sees big opportunity for racing but may have ruffled some feathers, too.
Pimlico to have training pause
Training at Pimlico will shut down for three days to allow the Maryland Jockey Club to perform maintenance on the main track.
Md Racing Commission to adopt bettor-friendly rule
A new Maryland Racing Commission rule to take effect in the fall will permit bettors to choose alternate selections in multi-race wagers if a horse scratches.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll: White Abarrio rising
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association today released its weekly Top Thoroughbred Poll with Florida Derby winner White Abarrio on the move.
HBPA: “Path forward” to continue HISA challenge
A federal judge dismissed an HBPA suit to overturn the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, but the group says it shows a “path forward.”
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging horseracing integrity act
A judge on Thursday tossed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Midlantic rate of equine fatalities dropped in 2021
In the just-released Equine Injury Database stats, the reporting Midlantic tracks continued steady progress as equine fatalities hit their lowest level yet.
