Category: Business

Longtime Maryland trainer Bill Wolfendale passes

by Press Release | Mar 22, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Trainer Bill Wolfendale, 74, a winner of 1,670 races, passed away March 19.

Delaware Commission names new stewards

by Press Release | Mar 21, 2019 | Breaking, Business, DE Business, Delaware | 0 |

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission announced the appointment of a new state steward and a new safety steward for the 2019 season.

Alwaysmining, PA claiming, and Old Hilltop: The week in social media

by Chelsea Lowman | Mar 21, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Another score for Alwaysmining, revised claiming rules in Pennsylvania, and whither PImlico: the week in social media.

Baltimore suit could have profound impact on racing industry

by Frank Vespe | Mar 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 5 |

IF successful, Baltimore’s lawsuit would leave the city in charge of Pimlico and the Preakness – and could spike Stronach Group plans to transform Laurel.

Off to the Races podcast: Pimlico and the future of Maryland racing

by Guest Author | Mar 20, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

We talked with two folks, one a PImlico supporter, one an advocate of the Laurel “super track” plan, to delve deeper into the differing perspectives.

Baltimore sues Stronach Group to take control of Pimlico, Preakness

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has filed suit seeking to take via condemnation Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes.

Maryland to have stricter pre-race exams

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.

Parx bombers, a day of wine, and Santa Anita: The week in social media

by Chelsea Lowman | Mar 15, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

A day of longshots and a dicey situation were on the minds of social media this week.

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time

by Frank Vespe | Mar 14, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Reps. Andy Barr and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Horseracing Integrity Act today – a Congressional bill that may gain momentum in the wake of 22 equine fatalities at Santa Anita.

At HBPA convention, a call for free data

by Press Release | Mar 14, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Panelists at the HBPA convention called for the racing industry to make past performance data freely (or cheaply) available as a way to increase handle.

Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says

by Frank Vespe | Mar 12, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.

The Gotham, the Busher, and Sagamore Farm: The week in social media

by Chelsea Lowman | Mar 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

A pair of NY stakes with Midlantic runners and a seasonal event at Sagamore Farm were on the minds of social media this week.

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