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HISA cites record-low rate of equine fatalities
The rate of equine fatality dropped below one per 1,000 starts at HISA-governed tracks in 2024, according to HISA, the lowest rate recorded.
Parx Racing adds Feb. 27 to live schedule
Parx Racing will add Thursday, Feb. 27 to its racing schedule to make up for days lost to the winter weather.
Fasig-Tipton June sale topped by Vekoma colt
A colt by promising young sire Vekoma fetched a top bid of $150,000 to headline the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale June 25.
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 cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
Delaware Park has canceled its June 7 and June 8 cards because of poor air quality as a result of the wildfires in Canada.
Maryland stakeholders reach racing accord for rest of ’23
Maryland racing stakeholders have reached accord to continue racing through the end of 2023, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.
Ron Turcotte featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 3 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Hall of Famer Ron Turcotte and more.
Maryland Horse Pride fundraiser announced
The Maryland Horse Pride fundraiser, sponsored by the Md. Horse Foundation, supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community within Maryland’s horse industry.
OPINION: The Preakness should be today
Last week’s Preakness was a thrilling battle to the wire. But our Nick Hahn says it would have been better if it were run today — a week later.
Preakness winner Johnny V featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 27 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Preakness winner John Velazquez and more.
Pimlico Pick 6 solved, payout over $479k
One and only one bettor solved PImlico’s Jackpot Pick 6 Thursday, leading to a payout of $479,801 after it carried through Preakness weekend.
Fasig-Tipton: How the Midlantic-breds did
How’d the Midlantic-breds do at the recently completed Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds sale? We’ve got the answer.
Preakness attendance half of pre-pandemic levels. Why?
Attendance at Saturday’s Preakness was about half of what it had been before the pandemic. Why? Teresa Genaro asked some who came and some who didn’t.
$3.55 million horse drives record Fasig-Tipton sale
The most expensive horse ever sold in Maryland helped power the most successful auction held in Maryland, as the Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped $37 million.
Girvin filly tops day at Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly by first-crop sire Girvin brought a bid of $725,000 to pace the first day’s action at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale has big catalog, high hopes
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds in training sale which takes place Monday and Tuesday has a huge book, and hopes are high.
Trevor McCarthy named Jockey of the Week
With the first Grade 1 victory of his career, jockey Trevor McCarthy has earned Jockey of the Week honors from the Jockeys’ Guild.
Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.
