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A few minutes with… New ARCI chair Mike Hopkins
A visit with Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins, the incoming chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
Charles Town: Latest jockey ratings through April 10
Our up-to-date alternative ratings of the jockeys at Charles Town — who’s tops in the colony? Some of the names at the top may surprise…
VA Gov. Northam signs historical racing law to “reinvigorate” racing industry
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Tuesday signed a law that will allow “historical racing” machines in Virginia and is expected to allow Colonial Downs to reopen for live racing.
Xpressbet to offer $25,000 Preakness win wager
Wagering company Xpressbet will once again offer one fan the chance to make a $25,000 win wager on the next month’s Preakness Stakes.
Justify secures top spot in new NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
The latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll shows Justify grabbing the top spot among three-year-olds, with West Coast retaining the older horse lead.
Midlantic racing roundup: Week ending April 8
In our weekly roundup, racing action around the region you might have missed…
PA-bred Army Mule romps to G1 Carter victory
Pennsylvania-bred Army Mule, a son of Maryland sire Friesan Fire, romped to a six-length win in yesterday’s G1 Carter at Aqueduct.
Nominations robust for Tesio, Weber City Miss
The April 21 Federico Tesio and Weber City Miss Stakes – awarding automatic entry to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan – drew 73 total nominations.
Yes I Dance skips to win on strange day at Laurel park
Two horses at Laurel Park were declared non-starters after gate issues Saturday, but Yes I Dance had no such issues in an allowance win.
At ARCI conference, a call for wagering innovation
Participants in this week’s ARCI conference called for wagering innovation, including fixed-odds betting, as a way to promote growth.
