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Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing
After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.
Off to the Races radio set for Saturday return
After a four-week break, Off to the Races Radio will return to the air Saturday, April 25 with an action-packed show.
Online bidding to be offered at future Fasig-Tipton sales
Fasig-Tipton will offer buyers the option of bidding online at all future auctions, the company announced today, an important step in these days of coronavirus.
Mr. Big News has “great perk” in Preakness spot
With a stunning 46-1 upset in the Oaklawn Stakes earlier this month, lightly regarded Mr. Big News made headlines himself and earned a spot in the Preakness.
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.
Eclipse finalist Glorious Empire retired
Glorious Empire, the Chuck Lawrence-trained, Fair Hill-based runner who was a finalist for the top turf horse of 2018, has been retired.
Monmouth delays start of racing until July 4 weekend
With New Jersey the second-hardest hit state in the nation by coronavirus, Monmouth Park will not allow horses on the grounds until June 1.
MATCH Series 2020 canceled
The MATCH Series, a regionwide series of stakes races in its third year back after a long hiatus, will not take place in 2020.
Off to the Races radio: 2 more weeks off
With Mid-Atlantic racing continuing to be shut down, the popular weekly Off to the Races Radio program will take two more weeks off before resuming.
Independence Hall to cut back to one-turn races
Recently a troubled fifth in the G1 Florida Derby, the Maryland-based Independence Hall will cut back to one-turn races, his connections said.
