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Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card
With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.
HISA reinstates jockey Paco Lopez
Paco Lopez has the green light from HISA to resume riding, the organization said, following a suspension for his actions following a Dec. 4 race.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces VIP event auction
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance “Off to the Races” auction features VIP experiences at racing events around the country.
Wanamaker’s January catalog now available
January’s Wanamker’s online horse auction features 15 offerings, including a no-guarantee season to leading regional stallion Great Notion.
Charles Town, Parx cancel January 17 cards
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Jaime Rodriguez named Guild’s “Jockey of the Week”
Delaware-based jockey Jaime Rodriguez, who won eight straight races bridging two weeks, is the Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week.
Wanamaker’s to sell 24 in upcoming sale
Wanamaker’s, the online auction house, has 24 horses catalogued for its next online auction September 29.
Peter Howe, trainer of two champions, passes
Peter Howe, father of Colonial Downs exec Jill Byrne and one of just four people to train champions over jumps and on the flat, has passed away.
Koko Star, HISA, and the claim that wasn’t
When Scott Haney and Dorothy Worton claimed Koko Star August 1, they were excited. Then it all went sideways, leaving them frustrated, and horseless.
Pimlico to host “College Day at the Races”
Sunday will be College Day at the Races at Pimlico, and the track will provide $10,000 in scholarship money to students.
MD Jockey Club to field “Real Rider Cup” team
Friday’s “Real Rider Cup” charity jumping event will include a Maryland Jockey Club team.
Star of Night, Fiber Sonde top WVTBA awards
Star of Night earned West Virginia-bred Horse of the Year honors from the WVTBA, while six award winners were sired by Fiber Sonde.
Owner-breeder Rick Porter passes
Rick Porter, a native of Wilmington, DE, who campaigned some of the top runners of recent years, including Songbird, has passed away at 80.
Sal Sinatra leaving Maryland Jockey Club
Sal Sinatra, president of the Maryland Jockey Club for the last seven years, will leave that post in two weeks to become head of Equibase.
Truth to Power podcast: Where we’re going
New in our Truth to Power series, the project’s leaders discuss where racing is in regards to diversity and where it’s going.
Medina Spirit positive confirmed: Report
A split sample has confirmed that Medina Spirit carried betamethasone when he won the Kentucky Derby, the New York Times reports.
Parx sweep nails Richard Vega
Trainer Richard Vega has been suspended by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission, which found “multiple loaded needles and syringes” in his tack room.
Salty group nominated to Shine Again
Three graded winners, 11-time stakes winner Anna’s Bandit, and undefeated Chub Wagon are among 19 nominated to the Shine Again June 13 at Pimlico.
Hall of Fame jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. passes
Jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. who won almost 2,800 races and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, passed away May 30 at age 94.
Timonium welcomes hundreds of Laurel horses
With Laurel Park closed for the renovation of its main track, the Timonium fairgrounds has turned into the largest training center in the state.
