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Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.
Documentary focuses on improbable Smarty Jones journey
With Smarty Jones now a finalist for the national racing Hall of Fame, a free documentary chronicles his improbable tale.
Charles Town announces racing office promotions
Charles Town Races announced several promotions, including that of new racing secretary Anna Hibbard.
Delaware Park to move June 22 post time forward
With extremely hot weather rolling through the Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Park has announced it will move its first post forward for its June 22 card.
HISA updates void claim, other safety rules
The new HISA rules, which go into effect July 8, modify existing void claim and waiver claiming regs and make a variety of other changes.
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.
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.
HISA adds to racetrack safety committee
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Board of Directors has elected Dr. Noah Cohen to its Racetrack Safety Standing Committee.
MHBA announces BackStop aftercare account
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association today announced the formation of its BackStop aftercare account for Maryland-breds.
Charles Town to boost purses by 10 percent
Overnight purses at Charles Town Races will rise by 10 percent, the track announced, a change taking effect March 23.
Charles Town cancels March 12 card
With severe mid-Atlantic weather, Charles Town Races has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, March 12.
Laurel Park cancels March 12 card
With a freakish winter storm hitting Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its card for Saturday, March 12.
Shannon Bishop Arvin named NTRA chair
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has elected Keeneland head Shannon Bishop Arvin as its chairperson.
Racehorse aftercare forum sets agenda
The The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold webinars April 5 and April 19 to discuss aftercare issues.
Colonial Downs to expand stakes program
Colonial Downs’s 27-day racing season this summer will feature 24 stakes with a combined value of $3.5 million, topped by the G3 Virginia Derby.
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.
