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Crabs N Beer gets nod as People’s Voice Midlantic-bred
In — perhaps — a surprise, Crabs N Beer was chosen by the voting public as the “People’s Voice” top Midlantic-bred of 2024.
Maryland stallion season auction starts Feb. 9
The Maryland Stallion Season Auction, which benefits the Maryland Horse Foundation, kicks off online Feb. 9 and continues through Feb. 12.
Longtime Maryland racing commissioner Ernie Grecco passes
Longtime Maryland Racing Commission member Ernie Grecco, a friend to labor and a fan of Pimlico Race Course, passed this week at 81.
Md. Million Classic appeal dropped; Ain’t Da Beer Cold wins
The appeal of a stewards’ DQ of Market Maven in the Maryland Million Classic was dropped at the last moment, leaving Ain’t Da Beer Cold the winner.
Wanamaker’s December catalog now available
The catalog for Wanamaker’s December online horse auction is now available, with the sale set for December 21.
Over 600 cataloged for Fasig-Tipton May sale
Next month’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale will take place in Timonium with more than 600 hips in the catalog.
ARCI conference: Industry insiders call for unity
Likening racing to a “small town” where people talk about each other, industry insiders called for unified efforts at improvement at the ARCI conference.
HISA chief: “Just give us a chance”
The head of the new federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) asked state regulators to “just give us a chance” at a conference Monday.
Company: “No affiliation” with suspended trainer Potts
Officials, including a former Maryland trainer, with the company whose product got trainer Wayne Potts suspended say they have no relationship with Potts.
Churchill CEO: “Virginia has a chance to be reborn”
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen told the Virginia Racing Commission that he sees big opportunity for racing but may have ruffled some feathers, too.
Pimlico to have training pause
Training at Pimlico will shut down for three days to allow the Maryland Jockey Club to perform maintenance on the main track.
How to watch the Eclipse Awards
The 50th annual Eclipse Awards take place Thursday, January 28. Here’s how to watch them.
The week in social media: Jan. 22
Knicks Go installed as the Pegasus World Cup favorite, a local rider up for a big award, and a controversy brews, in the week in social media.
Stronach 5 features big carryover
Friday’s Stronach 5, with races at Laurel Park, Gulfstream, Santa Anita, and Golden Gate Fields, will kick off with a carryover of nearly $100,000.
Delaware Park announces 77-day meet
Delaware Park will conduct 77 days of live racing in 2021, the track announced today, from late May to mid-October.
Virginia breeder program provides millions
Virginia breeders earned millions in 2020 from a Breeders Fund bonus program that paid 40% bonuses on all winning purses nationwide.
Owner-breeder Frank P. Wright passes
Frank P. Wright, a longtime owner and breeder in Maryland whose best runners included graded stakes stars, passed away at 95.
The week in social media: Jan. 8
Two Maryland-breds head to the Pegasus World Cup, a training legend retires, and more, in the week in social media.
Colonial Downs expands gaming network
The Colonial Downs Group held a ribbon-cutting January 8 to announce the opening of a new OTB and gaming emporium in Dumfries, VA.
Wagering handle flat despite fewer racedays
Though the pandemic led to many fewer racedays in 2020 than in 2019, national wagering handle held steady – though what that means is open to debate.
