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Grayson-Jockey Club foundation announces board changes
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, a leading source of private funding for equine medical research, has announced changes to its board.
Virginia Gaming Commission proposal worries racing interests
A proposal to shift oversight of HHR from the Virginia Racing Commission to a new gaming commission has racing interests concerned for the future.
Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
Intrepid Daydream named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Three-time stakes winner Intrepid Daydream earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year laurels to head the Renaissance Awards announced this week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces funding
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announced nearly $2.5 million in 2024 funding for a variety of research into equine health and well-being.
Fasig-Tipton: Racing age horses to spice up sale
Horses of racing age have been the stars at recent Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sales, and that could continue Tuesday.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale set for Tuesday
Nearly 300 horses, including 94 in the horses of racing age supplement, are in the catalog to sell December 6 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred sale kicks off Sunday
Thirty-seven horses are catalogued in the online Wanamaker’s Pennsylvania-bred sale, which kicks off Sunday, December 4 and closes December 8.
Court ruling on HISA to have limited impact, for now
The status of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is uncertain following a court’s recent ruling it is unconstitutional.
“All others” leads second Kentucky Derby futures pool
The second Kentucky Derby futures pool closed with “All others” the 4-5 favorite and Breeders’ Cup juvenile winner Forte the second choice.
Laurel Park sets winter meet schedule
Laurel Park has announced a winter meet schedule that will include 40 days of live racing Jan. 1-March 31, topped by a pair of Grade 3 sprints.
Fasig-Tipton: Strong opener as Md-breds star
The top line numbers were strong in day one of the two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale, with Maryland-breds leading the way.
Fasig-Tipton: 2021 yearling sale by the numbers
How many grays and how many bays at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale? Boys and girls? And when were they born? We dig into the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton sale aiming at happy median
The just-completed Keeneland yearling sale saw a big jump in the median A similar move at the Fasig-Tipton sale next week would make a lot of people happy.
Penn National, Presque Isle to add days
Penn National and Presque Isle Downs will both add days after their respective requests were approved by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission.
Canter for a Cause returning to Pimlico
The popular Canter for a Cause, which benefits Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, gives amateurs a chance to ride on Pimlico’s storied oval.
Meadowlands turf meet to begin October 1
The all-turf Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands meet is slated to begin October 1 and will include seven evening cards.
Md. Racing Commission to ban corticosteroids
The Maryland Racing Commission, acting on the advice of its health and safety committee, committed to eliminating raceday thresholds of corticosteroids.
Delaware Park cancels Thursday card
Heavy rains have forced Delaware Park to cancel its Thursday, September 23 live racing card.
Breeder Richard Golden passes
Richard Golden, a successful breeder and co-founder of Northview Stallion Station, has passed away at 82.
