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G1 winner Nucky slated to come East for Heft S.
G1 Del Mar Futurity winner Nucky is slated to headline Laurel Park’s Heft Stakes Dec. 28, where he’ll face off with PA Nursery winner Hockey Puck.

Rogers getting good reviews as CT race secretary
With six months in the job, Charles Town Racing Secretary Elizabeth Rogers is earning plaudits from coworkers and trainers alike.

Md. Racing Commission formalizes approval of “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission on Thursday formalized its earlier approval of so-called house rules, adopting two pertaining to medication as regulations.

Pumpkin Rumble, Prince Lucky and more: The week in social media
Prince Lucky underwent successful surgery, Pumpkin Rumble surged to victory, and Charles Town reaches the end of the season, in the week in social media.

ARCI announces model rules amendments
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) today announced 10 amendments to its model rules, including medication, weights, and others.

Bugler Dixon learning new song after scary accident
Bethann Dixon – known to Maryland racing fans for playing the call to post on big days – is learning a new song as she recovers from a terrible accident.

Colonial Downs to race 18 days in 2020
Fresh off its first season in six years, Colonial Downs will race 18 days – up from 15 – in 2020 and include MATCH Series races for the first time.

US House extends racehorse tax break
The House of Representatives voted this week to extend the 3-year depreciation for racehorses for tax purposes; it now goes to the Senate.

Parade of Colors helps breeder Williamson march on
After a lifetime in racing, breeder Jay Williamson is still excited about the patriotically-named offspring of his mare Parade of Colors.

Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, December 18
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…