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The almost-good story racing’s not telling
Under fire for equine fatalities, racing’s leadership is flailing for responses — while ignoring the almost-good story it could be telling.
Jockey Club to continue studying reducing stallion books
The Jockey Club announced it would continue its study of reducing stallion book size, saying it hopes to protect the breed’s health and welfare.
Pegasus World Cup to be Lasix-free in 2020
The 2020 Pegasus World Cup will include a reduced $3 million purse — and for the first time, no raceday Lasix for participants.
Jockeys’ Guild proposes revised whip rules
New rules proposals in New Jersey and California that would limit whip use have spurred the Jockeys’ Guild to advance their own more “moderate” concept.
Fasig-Tipton, Maximum Security, and more: The week in social media
The Fasig-Tipton sale went big, Maximum Security won the Cigar Mile, and the final Parx stake of 2019 highlight the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future
At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.
Cordmaker to get break before 2020 campaign
Multiple stakes winner Cordmaker will get the winter off before a 2020 campaign that may include a second try in the G3 Pimlico Special.
Fasig-Tipton: Beneath the top-line numbers
Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale set records with a $450,000 purchase and more than $4 million in total sales. Here, we dig deeper.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, December 11
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Besecker dispersal powers boffo Fasig-Tipton sale
With the addition of nearly 100 horses from the Joe Besecker dispersal, the Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale shattered records Tuesday in Timonium.
