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Fair Hill Training Center tabs new GM
Fair Hill Training Center, the 350-acre training facility in northeastern Maryland, has hired veteran horseman Robert Croteau as general manager.
Art of Racing competition returns for Preakness 150
The Art of Racing competition, a nationwide art contest, returns this year for Preakness 150.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred catalog available
The catalog for Wanamaker’s sale of Pennsylvania-breds is now available, with the sale itself taking place starting January 7.
Maryland stallion season auction underway
The Maryland stallion season auction held by the Maryland Horse Foundation has kicked off and will run through January 7.
Maryland Racing Commission notes for Jan. 2, 2024
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission greeted a new chair, agreed to continue its relationship with HISA, and more.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale has big catalog, high hopes
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds in training sale which takes place Monday and Tuesday has a huge book, and hopes are high.
Trevor McCarthy named Jockey of the Week
With the first Grade 1 victory of his career, jockey Trevor McCarthy has earned Jockey of the Week honors from the Jockeys’ Guild.
Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.
Monmouth Park forced to cancel opening card
With high winds and heavy rain hitting the Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park was forced to cancel today’s opening day card.
Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial
In their first public interview on the topic, Churchill Downs see “great opportunity” at Colonial Downs because of Virginia’s gaming-and-racing model.
Stronach 5 features two from Laurel
Friday’s Stronach 5 pick-five wager features races from four different tracks around the country, including two races, the 9th and 10th, from Laurel Park.
Grayson-Jockey Club awards $1.6 million in grants
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation board of directors has approved more than $1.6 million in grants to support equine research.
Maryland Million set for October 23
The 36th annual Maryland Million day will take place October 23 at Laurel Park, Maryland Million Ltd. announced today.
Wanamaker’s announces February catalog
Wanamaker’s, the online auction house, has released its February catalog featuring 17 hips for the Feb. 25 sale.
Laurel Park cancels Saturday card
With an ice storm pounding Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic, Laurel Park has canceled its Saturday card.
NYRA announces incentive for Fair Hill shippers
NYRA today announced an incentive program to encourage horsemen based at Fair Hill Training Center to ship to New York and run.
The week in social media: Feb. 12
Hello Hot Rod sells, a Force the Pass filly, and the Breeders’ Cup takes aim at Lasix, in the week in social media.
PA racing interests aim to protect Race Horse Development Fund
For the second straight year Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed what advocates call devastating cuts to the Race Horse Development Fund.
New Laurel Park timing system “More accurate” than GPS
Laurel Park, which had been using a controversial GPS timing system whose accuracy many questioned, has switched back to the beam system.
