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ARCI to create compliance program, audit stewards

by Press Release | Dec 14, 2016

The ARCI, representing state racing commissioners, will begin measuring compliance of states with its recommended uniform medication program and of stewards with recommended penalties.

Pimlico may pose first test for new Commissioners

by Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2016

Michael Algeo and Konrad Wayson join the Maryland Racing Commission with vastly different types of experience — but both suspect the future of Pimlico will pose their first big test.

Parx Racing to increase live racing days in 2017

by Frank Vespe | Dec 13, 2016

Parx Racing, which slashed live racing days from 210 to 153 in 2016, will add 17 back next year to reach 170.

Making a backstretch home for the holidays

by Teresa Genaro | Dec 13, 2016

Regional tracks and horsemen’s groups are trying to make backstretch workers’ holidays a little brighter. Here’s what they’re doing, and how you can help.

Preciado’s trainer license to be revoked

by Frank Vespe | Dec 12, 2016

Controversial trainer Ramon Preciado — currently appealing eight recent clenbuterol positives — will lose his training license, per a state Racing Commission ruling issued today.

Attacking the bookends: Make betting simple

by TK Kuegler | Dec 12, 2016

In the fourth installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that racing should offer much simpler types of wagers to attract new players.

1,000 wins for Richard Vega – after an objection

by The Biz | Dec 11, 2016

Trainer Richard Vega got the 1,000th win of his career today at Parx Racing — but not before sweating out an objection against his horse.

Honeymoon Cruise rallies to Casey Memorial victory

by Frank Vespe | Dec 11, 2016

Honeymoon Cruise, seemingly done after a half-mile, rallied under a hustling Arnaldo Bocachica ride to win Saturday’s Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes at Charles Town.