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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.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Predicted frigid temperatures have prompted Charles Town Races to cancel its live racing card for Jan. 22.
Preakness future wager to kick off Feb. 29
Back for its second year, the Preakness future wager will offer two separate pools, with the first kicking off Feb. 29.
Latest Equine Injury Database data released
The Jockey Club today released the latest data from the Equine Injury Database, which shows fatalities hovering near their lowest level.
Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
Cody Dorman named “Big Sport of Turfdom”
Cody Dorman, the teenager whose heartwarming story and namesake horse, Cody’s Wish, captured attention is the Big Sport of Turfdom.
Grand opening set for Md. Horse Library
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association’s Maryland Horse Library and Education Center will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony December 16.
Second Kentucky Derby futures pool set
The second of six Kentucky Derby futures pools kicks off this coming Thursday and runs through Sunday with 38 individual horses plus the field.
TAA awards $3.6 million in grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has announced some $3.6 million in grants to accredited aftercare organizations.
Appeals court rules HISA unconstitutional
A US Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) represents an unconstitutional delegation of federal power.
Jennifer Durenberger named to HISA post
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has named veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Durenberger director of equine safety and welfare.
Report: Jockey Tomas Mejia suspended for use of buzzer
Jockey Tomas Mejia has been hit with a 10-year ban by New Jersey stewards after allegedly using a buzzer in a race at Monmouth Park.
Meadowlands turf meet to kick off October 1
The seven-day Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, featuring evening six-race programs, will feature nothing but turf racing and kick off October 1.
Sheldon Russell to undergo surgery
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a pre-race accident at Laurel Park September 9, will have surgery on his right foot.
Md Horse Library joins state horse parks
The Maryland Horse Library, housed at the Horse Breeders Association headquarters, has been named part of the Maryland Horse Park system.
Stronach Group bars trainer Amber Cobb
The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, have banned trainer Amber Cobb from running at all TSG facilities.
Trainer Amber Cobb summarily suspended
Delaware’s stewards have summarily suspended trainer Amber Cobb, already suspended for an animal cruelty case, alleging a host of violations.
Jock Sheldon Russell out with foot injury
Jockey Sheldon Russell will be out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury when tossed from his mount prior to Thursday’s final race at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park dirt course reopens for racing
For the first time in nearly five months, Laurel Park hosted live racing on its rebuilt dirt course, and opening day went off smoothly.
Jockey Club projects reduced 2022 foal crop
Based on reports of mares bred received to date, The Jockey Club projects the 2022 foal crop will drop to 18,700, 500 fewer than its 2021 estimate.
