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Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Predicted frigid temperatures have prompted Charles Town Races to cancel its live racing card for Jan. 22.
Rosecroft announcer Pete Medhurst passes away
Pete Medhurst, longtime track announcer at Rosecroft Raceway, passed away Monday after a battle with brain cancer.
HISA reveals data disclosure policy
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced its policy on the disclosure of data it collects.
Wanamaker’s releases November sale catalog
Wanamaker’s online horse auction site has released the catalog for its November 30 sale featuring 39 hips.
Maryland stallion season auction set for January
The Maryland Horse Foundation will host its stallion season auction featuring no-guarantee seasons from 16 Maryland stallions.
Muad’dib, Star of Night share top WV-bred honor
A pair of Jeff Runco trainees with perfect 2021 records, Muad’dib and Star of Night, share WV-bred Horse of the Year honors.
Knicks Go tabbed Md-bred Horse of the Year
Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.
Voting open for Art of Racing contest
Building on the iconic Pimlico murals by Raoul Middleman, Art of Racing seeks to provide a “modern visual interpretation” of the Preakness.
Fasig-Tipton launches digital auction platform
Fasig-Tipton will launch a new digital auction platform, with its first sale slated for March 17-22.
Jockey Club releases 2022 fact book
The Jockey Club fact book, just released, is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and auction sales in North America.
Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”
Some folks fret about what Churchill Downs’s purchase of Colonial Downs means for the future, but VTA head Debbie Easter expects their goals to align.
Thoroughbred Makeover applications open
Applications are now open for the 2021 competition year of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
Midlantic claiming activity off 30 over percent
With the Covid-19 pandemic having a major impact, claiming activity in the Mid-Atlantic region is off by more than 30% this year versus last.
Joshua Brown named Delaware Park announcer
Joshua Brown, who served as Delaware Park’s paddock host in 2020, will be the track’s racecaller in 2021.
Stallions on the move: The week in social media
Peace and Justice moves to PA, Rowayton will stand stud there, and more, in the week in social media.
Laurel adapts Thanksgiving pie tradition
Laurel Park’s longstanding tradition of giving our free Thanksgiving pies gets a new twist in this Covid-19 year without fans.
Parx: Leading rider Mychel Sanchez out with Covid
Mychel Sanchez, the leading rider at Parx Racing, will be out two weeks after a positive Covid-19 test – reportedly one of several at the track.
Fasig-Tipton: Supplemental catalog for mixed sale online
The Fasig-Tipton mixed sale supplemental catalog, now online, features over 70 horses of racing age.
Covid and more: The week in social media
Six straight for Malibu Mischief, racing resumes at CT, and discounted stallion prices, in the week in social media.
Aftercare Alliance makes $3.5 million in grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that it will award $3.5 million in grants to 81 accredited organizations.
