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National wagering down in February
Wagering on U.S. races fell 8% in February versus the prior year, as the racing industry continues to struggle amid a changing landscape.
Jockey Club offers breeders new info service
The new service provided by The Jockey Club will provide breeders a complimentary updated race record for Thoroughbreds foaled in 2025 and later.
Delaware Park shifts July 6 card to July 8
Saturday’s Delaware Oaks day card at Delaware Park has been canceled because of the heat and will be run instead July 8.
Inglis Digital readies for first US sale
The first Inglis Digital USA online horse auction since it rebrended from Wanamaker’s will take place July 12.
Rick Abbott to judge MHBA yearling show
The 90th MHBA yearling show will take place July 21 in Timonium, and longtime bloodstock agent Rick Abbott will judge it.
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.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: How’d the Midlantic-breds do?
This week’s Fasig-Tipton two-year-olds in training sale generated almost $34.8 million. How did the Midlantic-breds do?
Preakness win nets John Velazquez jock of the week
John Velazquez filled in the last significant gap in his Hall of Fame career by winning the Preakness, also earning Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week honors.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale tops $34 million
This week’s Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale didn’t set a record, but it didn’t miss by much as buyers purchased almost $35 million worth of horses.
Gofundme launched for injured Md. racing official Steve Moyer
With Maryland racing official and former trainer Steve Moyer in an ICU with severe burns, fellow racing official Elvis Trujillo, Jr. has launched a fundraiser.
No turning back: New law pushes Maryland industry on Pimlico-Laurel project
A law adopted this month sends a message to the Maryland racing industry: get the Pimlico-Laurel renovation project in gear.
Millie Fleming receives Buddy Raines Award
Monmouth Park named NJ Breeders Association president Millie Fleming the winner of its Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement.
Glen Todd dispersal underway on Fasig-Tipton digital
A total of 31 horses will be sold through Fasig-Tipton Digital as the estate of the late Glen Todd disperses his racing and breeding stock.
NJ to scrap no-crop rule for Monmouth meet
The New Jersey Racing Commission today agreed to scrap its no-crop rule and instead align with national guidelines for the upcoming Monmouth Park meet.
Over 600 cataloged for Fasig-Tipton May sale
Next month’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale will take place in Timonium with more than 600 hips in the catalog.
ARCI conference: Industry insiders call for unity
Likening racing to a “small town” where people talk about each other, industry insiders called for unified efforts at improvement at the ARCI conference.
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.
