Aidan Butler named COO of 1/st Racing
Aidan Butler, most recently at Santa Anita, will become chief operating officer of 1/st Racing, the parent of the Maryland Jockey Club.
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Tag: Craig Fravel
Fravel: Preakness a “shot in the arm” for Md. racing
Amid a truly uncertain year, the Stronach Group’s Craig Fravel hopes the Preakness provides a “shot in the arm” for his company and for Maryland racing.
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Preakness winner to get B. C. Classic berth
The winner of this year’s Grade 1 Preakness will get an automatic berth a month later in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic — a first for a Triple Crown race.
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Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.
Read More No-Lasix 2-year-old races in Maryland prompt debate
The Stronach Group announced it would restrict 2yo races in Maryland to horses not on Lasix – which may put them at odds with horsemen and the Commission
Read More Fravel: Preakness could go before Derby
Stronach Group exec Craig Fravel, in an interview with NBC Sports, said Wednesday that the Preakness might end up running prior to the Kentucky Derby.
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Racetrack operators form Thoroughbred Safety Coalition
The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.
Read More Breeders’ Cup CEO Craig Fravel to join Stronach Group
Craig Fravel, CEO of Breeders’ Cup for the last eight years, will leave that post to join the Stronach Group as CEO of Racing Operations.
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Retired Racehorse Project announces Breeders’ Cup partnership
Retired Racehorse Project will partner with Breeders’ Cup for this year’s big event, the Project announced today.
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Equestricon announces 2018 schedule as tickets now on sale
Back for a second year, Equestricon will take place in Louisville October 29 and 30 — just in advance of the Breeders’ Cup.
Read More Fravel impressed with “first class” work on Laurel Park
Breeders’ Cup CEO Craig Fravel visited Laurel Park today and pronounced himself impressed with the progress the track is making.
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Breeders’ Cup raises Classic, Turf purses
Purses on the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Turf will rise to $6 million and $4 million, respectively, starting with this year’s running, the organization announced.
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