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“He loved this game”: Owner-breeder Larry Johnson passes
Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.
Enhanced Maryland-sired bonus soon to take effect
A program to bolster the value of horses that are both Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired is set to take effect with the current crop of two-year-olds.
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.
Jack Harlow will headline Preakness Live
Grammy-nominated artist Jack Harlow will headline the Preakness Live concert following the running of the 149th Preakness May 18.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
Muad’dib named WV horse of the year in melancholy ceremony
Muad’dib secured his second straight WV horse of the year title at the WV Thoroughbred Breeders Association banquet made more somber by recent passings.
Charles Town mainstay John McKee passes
John McKee, a longtime West Virginia owner, breeder, and trainer who stood prominent sire Fiber Sonde, has passed away at age 85.
Off to the Races Radio features Wykoff, Moore
Off to the Races Radio is set for its return to the airwaves Saturday, Feb. 25, and will feature owner-breeder Amy Moore and journalist Scott Wykoff.
HISA medication control program outlined
A Tuesday presentation at Laurel Park outlined a HISA medication control program scheduled to launch March 27 and representing a major industry change.
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday for ’23 season
Off to the Races Radio is set for its return to the airwaves Saturday, Feb. 18, and will feature trainers Lynn Cash and Larry Rivelli.
Laurel Park to honor late rider Avery Whisman
1/ST Racing and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will spearhead a national moment of silence Saturday, Feb. 18 in memory of late jockey Avery Whisman.
UPDATE: Top Maryland distaff sprinters sold
Hello Beautiful and Dontletsweetfoolya, two of the top Maryland-based distaff sprinters of recent years, are being sold at Keeneland this week.
Laurel Park pushes back Jan. 22 stakes
Six Laurel Park stakes scheduled for Jan. 22 will be run a week later, one of several schedule and purse tweaks in response to missed racing days.
Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched
The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.
Maryland-bred steeplechase bonuses unveiled
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced a new bonus program for Maryland-breds competing in steeplechase meets in the state.
“Great progress” reported on Laurel Park track
Maryland Jockey Club chief Mike Rogers today reported “great progress” on fixing the Laurel Park track, with racing Jan. 16 a possibility.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 11 card
Parx Racing has canceled its Tuesday, January 11 race card because of the weather.
Laurel Park delays resumption of racing
Laurel Park will not race Friday or Saturday, pushing back the resumption of racing until Jan. 16 at the earliest, the track told horsemen today.
Jockey Club calls for EHV vaccine research
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today funding for research focused on developing a vaccine against equine herpes virus (EHV).
Charles Town cancels Jan. 8 card
Charles Town Races has canceled its January 8 card, the third straight card the track has canceled.
