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MHBA announces board election results
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) today announced the results of its board of directors election.
At Fair Hill, “partying like it’s 1934”
The news that Fair Hill would, for the first time since 2019, host a day of live racing has organizers in an upbeat mood.
David Ingordo will judge MHBA Yearling Show
Bloodstock agent David Ingordo will serve as judge for this year’s 91st annual MHBA Yearling Show June 29.
HISA issues quarterly metrics report
The rate of equine fatalities in the first quarter was unchanged, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale tops $44 million, sets record
With four seven-figure horses, Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale overcame difficult headwinds to set a record.
Global stallions app adds new feature
The Blood-Horse’s global stallions app has added a new comparison tool, the company announced.
Equineline introduces OTTB profile
The Jockey Club today announced the new Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile, the first equineline.com report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers.
Preakness Festival events announced
Maryland’s First Lady Dawn Moore this week announced a slate of events that will comprise this year’s Preakness Festival.
Maryland Million set for October 11
Jim McKay Maryland Million Day 2025 will take place October 11 at Laurel Park, the organizers announced today.
Ownerview webinar addresses accounting, more
The first installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series discussed the accounting and other considerations that affect Thoroughbred owners.
Coastal Mission repeats as WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who’s earned more than $1.1 million, has been named by the state’s breeders as WV-bred Horse of the Year for the second straight year.
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.
Delaware Park announces 75-day 2025 race schedule
Delaware Park will race 75 days in 2025, the track announced today, and it significantly shuffled its stakes schedule.
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.
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.
Jockeys’ Guild elects officers
At its annual assembly Jan. 14, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new officers and senators, heard updates, and participated in discussions.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 21 card
In the face of bitter cold, Parx Racing has canceled its live racing card for Tuesday, January 21, the track announced.
