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Maryland stallion season auction starts Feb. 9
The Maryland Stallion Season Auction, which benefits the Maryland Horse Foundation, kicks off online Feb. 9 and continues through Feb. 12.
Delaware Park announces 75-day 2025 race schedule
Delaware Park will race 75 days in 2025, the track announced today, and it significantly shuffled its stakes schedule.
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Dinner Party Stakes downgraded for ’23
The American Graded Stakes Committee released its grades for 2023 today, with the Dinner Party the most prominent regional race getting downgraded.
Colonial Downs: Shift in days could bring challenges
Its new owners are bullish about moving Colonial Downs to a Thursday-Saturday schedule, but they acknowledge the challenges ahead.
Delaware Park makes donation to Toys for Tots
Delaware Park has donated $7,000 and toys and other gifts to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Colonial Downs announces modified ’23 sked
Colonial Downs will maintain a 27-day, nine-week schedule in 2023, but those live days will be Thursday through Saturday, the track announced.
JJ Graci, trainer and analyst, passes
JJ Graci, a longtime trainer who also carved out a media presence, including as Delaware Park paddock host, has passed away.
NTRA announces Washington DC internship program
The new National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) internship program will allow students and recent grads a chance to learn about Capitol Hill.
Horseracing Integrity body proposes regs
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the new federal “anti-doping” body for racing, issued its proposed regulations today.
29 Thoroughbred aftercare groups accredited
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it had accredited 29 aftercare groups, bringing to 82 the total number of accredited aftercare groups.
Fasig-Tipton December sale catalog available
The Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale catalog ultimately may reach about 400 horses, including those of racing age.
Adena Springs to be sold
Adena Springs Farm, once the centerpiece of Frank Stronach’s breeding operation, is on the market to be sold.
Delaware Park sold
Delaware Park, the property of the Rickman family for nearly 40 years, has been sold to an investment group, it was announced Nov. 5.
Raoul Middleman, painted Pimlico murals, passes
Renowned Baltimore artist Raoul Middleman, known to generations of racetrackers as the painter of Pimlico’s murals, passed away at 86.
DTRC Stews revoke Amber Cobb’s license
Trainer Amber Cobb, already under suspension, has had her license to train horses revoked by Delaware stewards.
Pimlico to host two 2022 meets
The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.
Mario Pino named Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week
With his 7,000th win — and career — now in the books, Mario Pino has been named the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
