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Shawan steeplechase sale aims to stimulate market
A sale of steeplechase horses this Sunday at Shawan Downs aims to stimulate the ‘chase horse market. It’s also helping to showcase the versatility of Thoroughbreds.
Maryland racing folk support Habitat for Humanity
More than a dozen Maryland racing people — from riders to trainers to executives and more — pitched in to support Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore Wednesday.
At Virginia Racing Commission, impasse remains murky
The future remains murky, the Virginia Racing Commission learned, with the present characterized by shuttered facilities, withheld payments, and failed negotiations.
Nik Juarez looks to “show what I can do”
Jockey Nik Juarez, coming back from injury, is looking to “make an impact and show people what I can do” in his last few months as an apprentice.
QuickTake: Shared Belief at Charles Town
The news that Shared Belief would headline the Charles Town Classic underlined a positive new trend: high-end horses showing up in unexpected places.
Colonial Downs announces closure of all wagering venues
Colonial Downs announced today it would close all of its off-track betting facilities and its advance deposit wagering company, EZ Horseplay.
Virginia Racing Commission will meet tomorrow
With the clock ticking and no 2015 race meeting scheduled, the Virginia Racing Commission will meet tomorrow in Richmond.
Charles Town to offer $100k Pick 4 on Classic card
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will offer a Guaranteed, $100,000, all stakes Pick 4 ending with the big race itself on its April 18th Charles Town Classic card.
Pimlico weekend notes
Opening weekend at Pimlico is in the books. Here’s what happened, and what’s coming down the pike.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls for April 6
In this week’s NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of 2015, Shared Belief and Dortmund remain the leaders, while International Star and Materiality make big moves.
