1st Racing Archives • The Racing Biz

1/ST, NYRA enter content distribution agreement

by Press Release | Sep 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The agreement between 1/ST Content and NYRA Content Management Solutions will expand the availability of US horse racing content internationally.

1ST Racing bans jockey Mychel Sanchez

by Press Release | Jan 21, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Following news that rider Mychel Sanchez had received a 60-day suspension for betting against his mounts, 1ST Racing said it would ban him indefinitely.

Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched

by Press Release | Jan 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.

Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure

by Frank Vespe | Jan 8, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With Laurel Park closed because of track issues for the third time this year, the MJC’s Mike Rogers met with restive Maryland horsemen Jan. 8.

Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing

by Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.

Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”

by Frank Vespe | Dec 8, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.