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TVG, PDJF to team up for telethon
TVG and the PDJF will team up for their second telethon to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

Midlantic stakeholders adopt equine safety “strategic plan”
Mid-Atlantic regulators, racetrack operators, and horsemen have adopted a strategic plan to reduce equine fatalities.

Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses
Three major sales companies — Fasig-Tipton, OBS, and Keeneland — have announced they will ban off-label bisphosphonates effective July 1.

Midlantic stakeholders call for bisphosphonates ban
Mid-Atlantic horsemen’s groups and regulators have called for a ban on bisphosphonates in young horses.

Industry must adapt, improve messaging, Durenberger says
In a presentation at Laurel Park, regulatory vet Jennifer Durenberger called on the Thoroughbred industry to craft a coherent, consistent message.

La. Derby winner By My Standards joins NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Game Winner narrowly lost in Saturday’s Rebel Stakes – but he remained the top 3yo in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Runco’s maidens, Ghost Fever and more: Charles Town racing week
We catch up with the week in Charles Town racing.

Jill Byrne headlines Saturday’s Off to the Races radio
Colonial Downs VP of Racing Jill Byrne and Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa headline this week’s Off to the Races radio.

Longtime Maryland trainer Bill Wolfendale passes
Trainer Bill Wolfendale, 74, a winner of 1,670 races, passed away March 19.

Ghost Fever looking to follow in big bros’ steps
Ghost Fever – full sis to local stars Hidden Canyon and Bullets Fever – is belatedly blazing her own trail with three straight wins.