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Pimlico project “on track” but long way to go
The project to remake Pimlico remains “on track,” the MTROA chairman said Friday, but key decisions remain.
Inglis Digital February sale underway
https://youtu.be/ieWousuNld8?si=25qeGZ2FmD0g3mEp The catalog for the 2025 Inglis Digital USA February Sale is now online, featuring a diverse group of 32 offerings. Bidding is currently open...
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.
Gigante tabbed Va-bred Horse of the Year
On the strength of the biggest-ever win by a Virginia-bred at Colonial Downs, Gigante has been named state-bred Horse of the Year.
Gov. Wes Moore signs “Pimlico Plus” bill
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law legislation that will enable the Pimlico Plus plan to move forward.
Drink up! Preakness Ale to be brewed
The Preakness and Baltimore’s Guinness brewery will team up to produce Preakness Ale, a limited-edition brew.
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.
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.
Charles Town finalizes 2022 schedule
Charles Town will race 174 days in 2022, a schedule highlighted by the $1 million Charles Town Classic and $500,000 Charles Town Oaks.
Churchill to acquire Colonial Downs
Churchill Downs will acquire Colonial Downs and its associated properties in a larger, nearly $2.5 billion deal expected to close by year’s end.
Medina Spirit finally disqualified from ’21 Derby
Some nine months after, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has ruled that Medina Spirit be DQed from the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Pimlico unveils spring stakes schedule
Topped by the Grade 1 Preakness, the Maryland Jockey Club will host 16 stakes worth nearly $4 million during Preakness weekend May 20-21.
Va-owned Extravagant Kid retired
Extravagant Kid, a onetime claiming horse who went on to earn over $1.7 million, has been retired by Virginia-based owner David Ross.
Jockey Club to rescind mare cap rule
The Jockey Club has rescinded a rule which would have prohibited stallions from breeding more than 140 mares. The move promotes “unity,” the group says.
Parx Racing cancels Feb. 14 card
In the face of very cold temperatures, Parx Racing has canceled its Valentine’s Day card.
R Adios Jersey DQed from Charles Town Oaks win
Charles Town Oaks winner R Adios Jersey has been disqualified from that victory after testing with an overage of the anti-inflammatory Flunixin.
