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Maryland Racing Commission tweaks jockey weight allowance rule
The Maryland Racing Commission today tweaked the rules regarding apprentice jockey weight allowances, but the Jockeys’ Guild was still dissatisfied.
Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen drift farther apart
After a failed mediation, Colonial Downs and Virginia’s horsemen aren’t close — and may be getting farther away from — a resolution to save the 2014 meet.
Reduction in slots support worries Charles Town horsemen, breeders
New legislation in West Virginia will reduce gaming’s support of Thoroughbreds, leaving Charles Town horsemen and breeders nervously eyeing the future.
RaceBrief: No progress in Virginia, plus racing roundup
In today’s RaceBrief, a Virginia Racing Commission meeting provided no relief in the track-horsemen dispute, plus the region’s weekend racing.
Game On Dude, Cairo Prince top NTRA Thoroughbred poll
Game On Dude and Cairo Prince remain atop the NTRA’s weekly top Thoroughbred and three year-old polls.
Today in Racing History: Secretariat and Ruffian
Today in Racing History, Secretariat began his three year-old campaign with a four-length win in the Bay Shore — but had to sweat out an objection first.
Charles Town to continue support of CANTER Mid-Atlantic
Charles Town will provide financial support to CANTER Mid-Atlantic’s program to rehabilitate and rehome retired racehorses.
Rider Eli Rosa registers first win in a year
Apprentice rider Eli Rosa, off nearly a year with a broken arm, notched the first win of his comeback today at Laurel Park.
Suddenly improving Steady N Love too much for Caesar’s WIsh foes
The rapidly improving Steady N Love turned the tables on two horses she’d previously lost to and won the Caesar’s Wish at Laurel Park.
Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Famers: Twixt
With the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame poised to announce its second class of inductees, we revisit interviews with connections from the first class.
