Business
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.
Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.
Fasig-Tipton June sale last call for 2yo sales
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale catalog is out. The sale is the last call for the year for those looking to buy juveniles.
Delaware Park cancels June 6 card
After heavy rains buffeted the East Coast Wednesday, Delaware Park officials decided to cancel the track’s June 6 card.
Penn Mile sets new track handle record
Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.
MHBA to host Elkridge-Harford panel
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association on April 24 will host a panel on the 100th anniversary of the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races.
Laurel Park summer meet dates shifted
Laurel Park’s summer meet will kick off June 2, following a 12-day Pimlico meet, and run through the end of the month (or longer).
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.
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.
Knicks Go named Horse of the Year
In voting that was no surprise to anyone, Maryland-bred Knicks Go was the overwhelming choice as Horse of the Year.
Randy Funkhouser, WV breeder and owner, passes
Randy Funkhouser, longtime owner, breeder, and Charles Town HBPA board member, passed away Feb. 4.
Laurel Park cancels Feb. 5 card
After canceling midway through its Friday card, Laurel Park has now also spiked its card for Saturday, February 5.
Laurel Park cancels mid-card Friday
Laurel Park was forced to cancel its Feb. 4 card after just three races because of persistent rain in central Maryland.
Mearl Sowers, former CT race secretary, passes
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.
Seth Fishman, vet in Navarro case, found guilty
Dr. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian who allegedly helped trainer Jorge Navarro dope X Y Jet, has been found guilty on two counts in that case.
Md Racing Commission “cannot rely” on some tests
The Maryland Racing Commission today overturned a phenylbutzone positive called during a period last year when its testing lab was unaccredited.
