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Parx Racing cancels Jan. 21 card
In the face of bitter cold, Parx Racing has canceled its live racing card for Tuesday, January 21, the track announced.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card
With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.
“Hot potato” Pimlico Plus bill moving towards passage
An amended version of the Pimlico Plus legislation began a sprint to the finish line, passing quickly through the Senate en route to House consideration.
Abnel Bocachica shifting tack to New York
Apprentice rider Abnel Bocachica, son of Charles Town leading jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, will shift his tack to New York.
Senate panel raises Pimlico Plus bill questions
With just three days until the end of the legislative session, a Senate committee took its first hard look at the PImlico Plus bill and had many questions.
Jockey Club Round Table to be August 3
The 71st annual Jockey Club Round Table will take place Thursday, August 3 in Saratoga Springs.
Triple Crown, Maryland future on Off to the Races Radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions Triple Crown chatter, Alan Foreman on Maryland’s future, and more.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo catalog now online
The catalog for the May Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of two-year-olds in training is now available online, the company said.
Advocates hope new bill creates framework for Md. racing’s future
A bill passed late in the legislative session creates a racetrack operating authority that advocates hope is the framework for Maryland racing’s future.
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 8 with its Maryland and Virginia editions including trainer Kenny McPeek, HBPA chief Eric Hamelback and more.
Sal Sinatra will advise HISA
Sal Sinatra, former Maryland Jockey Club and Equibase chief, will consult with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority on technology integration.
Laurel Park purses modified for March
Purses at Laurel Park will be a bit lower in March than they were in February – but still 10 percent above what they had been earlier.
Muad’dib, Star of Night share top WV-bred honor
A pair of Jeff Runco trainees with perfect 2021 records, Muad’dib and Star of Night, share WV-bred Horse of the Year honors.
Knicks Go tabbed Md-bred Horse of the Year
Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.
Voting open for Art of Racing contest
Building on the iconic Pimlico murals by Raoul Middleman, Art of Racing seeks to provide a “modern visual interpretation” of the Preakness.
Fasig-Tipton launches digital auction platform
Fasig-Tipton will launch a new digital auction platform, with its first sale slated for March 17-22.
Jockey Club releases 2022 fact book
The Jockey Club fact book, just released, is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and auction sales in North America.
Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”
Some folks fret about what Churchill Downs’s purchase of Colonial Downs means for the future, but VTA head Debbie Easter expects their goals to align.
Charles Town announces full stakes schedule
The 2022 Charles Town Races stakes schedule kicks off April 23 and will include a total of 30 stakes during the course of the year.
Maryland-bred finalists announced
The winners of the 2021 Renaissance Awards for top Maryland-breds will be announced virtually over a period of six days starting Feb. 28.
