Chris McCarron Archives • The Racing Biz

Midlantic racing fertile ground for apprentice Eclipse Award

by Mike Valiante | Jan 6, 2023 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide | 2 |

More than a dozen riders based in the Mid-Atlantic have won the Eclipse Award as top apprentice, making it fertile ground, indeed.

Sides spar in Horseracing Integrity Act hearing

by Frank Vespe | Jan 28, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.

Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

by Doug McCoy | Jan 30, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 7 |

Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the Bowie, the Maryland track known for wicked winters — and the unusual devotion of its fans.

Shades of Alysheba in Chrome-Arrogate rematch

by Press Release | Jan 27, 2017 | Breaking, National news, Racing | 0 |

Saturday’s rematch of California Chrome and Arrogate calls to mind the Alysheba-Ferdinand contests three decades ago.

200 attend racehorse welfare summit

by Press Release | Jun 28, 2016 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

The seventh Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended following 12 reports on topics ranging from racing surfaces and equine injuries to rider safety and beyond.