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Parx Racing cancels Jan. 21 card
In the face of bitter cold, Parx Racing has canceled its live racing card for Tuesday, January 21, the track announced.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card
With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.
Aidan Butler appointed president of 1/ST
1/ST, the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, has announced Aidan Butler’s promotion to president.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 21 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 21 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 20 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 20 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
National foal crop continues decline
The national foal crop dropped 2.2% from 2021 to 2022, the Jockey Club estimated today, falling below 19,000, continuing a long decline.
Champions Handicapping Tournament set for Oct. 15
The Maryland Jockey Club will host its biannual Champions Handicapping Tournament October 15 at Laurel Park.
Fran Burns to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
This year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, to be presented at Maryland Million, will go to Fran Burns for her volunteer involvement on several fronts.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
HISA delay bill introduced in US House
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Texas has introduced legislation to delay the implementation of HISA until 2024.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale “very solid” despite declines
The just-concluded Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw declines versus 2021, but its numbers were easily better than prior years.
Monmouth Park to increase purses
Monmouth Park will give purses a significant boost, the track announced, and add three days of live racing to the schedule.
MTHA, others to provide continuing ed platform
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) is teaming up with other groups to create a website devoted to horsemen’s continuing education.
Maryland purses to get boost
Maryland’s purses will get a 15 percent boost effective immediately, and the increased purse will apply to all three state tracks through the end of 2021.
Pimlico Pick 6 to pay out July 4
Pimlico’s Jackpot Pick 6, with a carryover in excess of $1.3 million, will have a mandatory payout July 4.
Claire Crosby named Blood-Horse editorial director
Claire Crosby has been named editorial director of Blood-Horse magazine, succeeding the recently retired Evan Hammonds.
Delaware Park cancels June 30 card
Delaware Park will cancel its June 30 card, the track said, in the face of a punishing heat wave.
Remembrance: Rich Glazier
Rich Glazier, longtime paddock host at Delaware Park, passed away Tuesday, and our Frank Vespe remembers the man who was Mr. Delaware Park.
Pimlico to “pause” turf racing
The Maryland Jockey Club will “pause” turf racing at Pimlico this weekend to permit the company to do “enhanced maintenance” on the course.
NJ whip rules remain contentious
New Jersey’s whip rules, promoting virtually whipless racing, have spurred threats, recriminations, calls for compromise – and some kudos, too.
