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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.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card
With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.
Md. Horse Foundation tabs new development director
The Maryland Horse Foundation announced it has hired Jeanne Schnell as its new Director of Development and Programming.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio concludes its season Saturday, November 4 with shows in Virginia and Maryland talking Breeders’ Cup.
Md. Racing Commission approves tentative 2024 racing dates
The Md. Racing Commission approved placeholder racing dates for 2024, but with no agreement in place between horsemen and the tracks, work remains.
Laurel Park cancels Feb. 5 card
After canceling midway through its Friday card, Laurel Park has now also spiked its card for Saturday, February 5.
Laurel Park cancels mid-card Friday
Laurel Park was forced to cancel its Feb. 4 card after just three races because of persistent rain in central Maryland.
Mearl Sowers, former CT race secretary, passes
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.
Seth Fishman, vet in Navarro case, found guilty
Dr. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian who allegedly helped trainer Jorge Navarro dope X Y Jet, has been found guilty on two counts in that case.
Md Racing Commission “cannot rely” on some tests
The Maryland Racing Commission today overturned a phenylbutzone positive called during a period last year when its testing lab was unaccredited.
Monmouth Park unveils 2022 stakes sked
Monmouth Park’s 2022 stakes schedule, highlighted by the July 23 Grade 1 Haskell, will see more than $8.1 million in purses awarded.
Great Notion sires Maryland Million bumper crop
More runners sired by stalwart stallion Great Notion are pre-entered for the Maryland Million than by any other stallion.
Ahesahmahk Dahn wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Maryland Million Ltd. has named City Ranch founder Ahesahmahk Dahn as winner of the 2020 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award.
Off to the Races podcast: Michael Algeo featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo joins us.
Delaware Park announcer John Curran to retire
John Curran, the announcer at Delaware Park for 37 years, will call the final race of his career on the track’s final day of 2020, October 17.
Premier Star, Like a Saltshaker, and more: The week in social media
Premier Star won the Jersey Shore, Laurel Park reopens, and more, in the week in social media.
ARCI: “Too many unanswered questions” to support federal bill
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has taken no position on the proposed federal racing bill, saying too much remains unknown.
A few minutes with… Aftercare Charles Town
We spend a few minutes with Georgiana Pardo, president of Aftercare Charles Town, an organization which helps horsemen find homes for their retiring horses.
Fans allowed to return to Laurel Park
For the first time in seven months, fans will be permitted to attend live racing at Laurel Park, albeit in limited numbers.
Off to the Races podcast: Carol Holden featured
Off to the Races soldiers on with a podcast and a new format, featuring one longer, in-depth interview, today with Carol Holden of West Virginia Breeders Classics.
