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Rosecroft announcer Pete Medhurst passes away
Pete Medhurst, longtime track announcer at Rosecroft Raceway, passed away Monday after a battle with brain cancer.
Jockeys’ Guild elects officers
At its annual assembly Jan. 14, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new officers and senators, heard updates, and participated in discussions.
National wagering handle down sharply in April
Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races fell sharply in April, down over 11% versus April 2023, and is down over six percent for the year to date.
HISA ruling overturned in Maryland void-claim case
An administrative law judge swatted down HISA and ruled in favor of Maryland-based trainer Derrick Parram in a complicated void-claim case.
Study: Virginia certified program has major impact
Every dollar invested in the Virginia-Certified Residency Program generates nearly six dollars in economic impact, a new study says.
Laurel Park could resume racing Saturday
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
Hall of Fame class announced
Corey Nakatani, California Chrome, Arrogate, and Songbird headline the 2023 class of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
MTHA, MJC reach 11th-hour deal on way forward on Laurel track surface
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
Maryland Racing Commission meeting could be lively affair
Tuesday’s emergency meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, called to address recent equine fatalities at Laurel Park, may draw numerous horsemen.
Wanamaker’s April sale kicks off Thursday
Wanamaker’s will hold its April online horse sale starting Thursday, and the catalog is now available.
Md. Racing Commission: No racing until “independent assessment” of track
The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
Equine fatal injury rate dipped in 2021
Just-released data from the Equine Injury Database shows that the rate of fatlities dipped to 1.39 per 1,000 starts in 2021, the lowest it’s ever been.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll: Country Grammer to lead
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association today released its weekly Top Thoroughbred Poll with a new top overall runner.
Charles Town to pay out Pick 6 April 1
Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Jackpot Pick 6 on Friday, April 1, the track announced.
Art of Racing winner named
MICA student Theresia Zhang was chosen as winner of The Art of Racing contest, her artwork chosen among 147 entered.
MATCH Series to kick off April 16
The MATCH Series will return this year, kicking off April 16, featuring four divisions and four racetracks.
Baffert request for delay of suspension denied
Trainer Bob Baffert’s request to have his 90-day suspension delayed until appeals are resolved has been denied by a Kentucky court.
Dr. Fred Lewis, owner and breeder, passes
Dr. Fred Lewis, longtime Maryland breeder and owner whose stakes winners included Katie’s Love and Celtic Katie, died March 13 at 95.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 18 for March digital sale
The first Fasig-Tipton Digital sale kicks off today and runs through midday March 22, and it includes 18 horses, among them a stallion season.
Wanamaker’s calendars March sale
The next Wanamaker’s online horse auction will take place March 24, with 19 horses slated to be sold.
