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Grayson-Jockey Club foundation announces board changes
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, a leading source of private funding for equine medical research, has announced changes to its board.
Virginia Gaming Commission proposal worries racing interests
A proposal to shift oversight of HHR from the Virginia Racing Commission to a new gaming commission has racing interests concerned for the future.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale dips; Ghostzapper colt is topper
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale saw declines from 2022, the result of a smaller book, less glamor in the racing age portion, and a soft sales market.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale set for Tuesday afternoon
Some facts and figures about Tuesday’s one-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale in Timonium.
Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report deadline delayed
The Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report on the future of racing in the state will be delayed, its December 1 deadline pushed back to Jan. 5.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 18 for March digital sale
The first Fasig-Tipton Digital sale kicks off today and runs through midday March 22, and it includes 18 horses, among them a stallion season.
Wanamaker’s calendars March sale
The next Wanamaker’s online horse auction will take place March 24, with 19 horses slated to be sold.
NTRA releases Top Thoroughbred Poll
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association today released its weekly Top Thoroughbred Poll.
HISA adds to racetrack safety committee
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Board of Directors has elected Dr. Noah Cohen to its Racetrack Safety Standing Committee.
MHBA announces BackStop aftercare account
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association today announced the formation of its BackStop aftercare account for Maryland-breds.
Charles Town to boost purses by 10 percent
Overnight purses at Charles Town Races will rise by 10 percent, the track announced, a change taking effect March 23.
Md. Horse Foundation to hold stallion season auction
Nearly 20 stallions are part of the auction, which will take place online January 1-5 and benefit the Maryland Horse Foundation.
TrackMaster president Siegel to retire
David Siegel, longtime president of Equibase subsidiary TrackMaster, will retire at the end of 2020.
Peace and Justice bonus awarded
Peace and Justice’s son Like a Saltshaker’s stakes victory earlier this year earned his breeders, Diamond B Farm a big bonus – a really big bonus.
Crop rules, more: The week in social media
The ARCI toughens recommended riding crop rules, the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale takes place, and more, in the week in social media.
What’s it worth to vet a horse?
We wondered: what’s it worth to vet a horse? How much of a premium do buyers pay to buy a racehorse at a sale versus claiming? Then we crunched the numbers.
Contest asks fans to pick top Eclipse Award winners
A new National Thoroughbred Racing Association gives fans the chance to pick the top Eclipse Award winners of all time.
Judge deals setback to NJTHA suit
A judge has rejected a New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) effort to collect “bad faith” damages in a sports betting case.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale slides after big 2019
After an enormous 2019 jump, the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale found itself back in more familiar territory Tuesday in Timonium.
ARCI toughens riding crop rule
With debate about the use of the riding crop becoming more widespread, the Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has enhanced its crop rule.
