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Fasig-Tipton sale: Will the buyers show?
With the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale moved from December to late January, consignors and the company are hopeful the buyers will power an improved market.

16 Midlantic-breds nominated to Triple Crown
Sixteen Midlantic-bred horses — including 7 bred in Pennsylvania and five bred in Maryland — are among 368 early nominees to the Triple Crown.

Jockey Nik Juarez to return to action
Jockey Nik Juarez will be back in action this weekend after signing a random drug testing agreement with Maryland Jockey Club officials.

Charles Town postpones weekend cards
Charles Town Races will run its Friday and Saturday cards Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2 and 3, respectively, to allow more training time.

West Virginia breeders “bombarded on all sides”
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with West Virginia, whose industry faces casino competition and uncertain state support.

Cathryn Sophia heads G2 Forward Gal field
Maryland-bred Cathryn Sophia thrashed Parx maidens and Laurel stake horses. Saturday she’ll try her luck in the G2 Forward Gal at Gulfstream Park.

Fasig Tipton Mixed Sale by the numbers
Fasig-Tipton’s Sunday mixed sale at Timonium aims to provide something for everyone.

Brenda’s Way among nine to tackle Conniver
Brenda’s Way, recently second in the Nellie Morse Stakes, will be among nine Maryland-breds to tackle Saturday’s $75,000 Conniver Stakes at Laurel Park.

Charles Town cancels Thursday card
With snowfall of up to 40 inches in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, Charles Town has decided to cancel its Thursday card.

Md. Horse Industry Board eyes film festival
The Maryland Horse Industry Board is working to create a springtime equine film festival modeled on New York’s Equus Film Festival.