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HISA reinstates jockey Paco Lopez
Paco Lopez has the green light from HISA to resume riding, the organization said, following a suspension for his actions following a Dec. 4 race.
Great Notion’s big year tops Midlantic sires
Great Notion became the first Maryland sire in more than 15 years with over $6 million in progreny earnings in 2024, easily leading the Midlantic roster.
Bandonarun sells for $330,000 at Wanamaker’s October
Three-year-old filly Bandonarun topped Thursday’s Wanamaker’s online horse sale, fetching a top bid of $330,000.
HISA, Amazon Web Services teaming up to reduce equine injuries
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to use artificial intelligence to reduce equine injuries.
Wanamaker’s October sale set for Thursday
Wanamaker’s, the online horse auction house, will hold its October sale Thursday, October 24, with 47 hips in the catalog.
Trevor McCarthy tabbed Jockey of the Week
With eight wins including a stakes triumph last week, jockey Trevor McCarthy earned Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week honors.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 24 card
Parx Racing has canceled its race card for Monday, January 24.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Charles Town has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, January 22, marking the third straight canceled day of racing at the track.
1ST Racing bans jockey Mychel Sanchez
Following news that rider Mychel Sanchez had received a 60-day suspension for betting against his mounts, 1ST Racing said it would ban him indefinitely.
Jock Mychel Sanchez suspended, taken off mounts
Jockey Mychel Sanchez was taken off his mounts Friday at Laurel Park, the result of a suspension he’d received for betting against his mounts.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 21 card
Charles Town Races has canceled its January 21 race card because of frigid temperatures and the lingering effects of winter weather.
Caution in the air for Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Fasig-Tipton officials are hoping this week’s Midlantic yearling sale will benefit from the rescheduled Preakness.
Kenny McPeek on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns October 3 with trainer Kenny McPeek, jockey Jeremy Rose, and much more, including Derby Bill Watson.
Five tips for picking a Preakness winner
New to the Preakness? Here are five tips to help you figure out who’s going to win the big race (or at least appear smart to your friends)!
October tabbed Maryland Horse Month
Gov. Larry Hogan today named October as “Maryland Horse Month.” The month features both the Preakness and Maryland Million.
Bret Calhoun on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
Runnin’toluvya, Fiya, and more: The week in social media
Runnin’toluvya wins, Fiya blazes, and Tiz the Law takes a seat, in the week in social media.
Delaware steward Fritz Burkhardt passes
Fritz Burkhardt, who served as a steward at Delaware Park for over 30 years, has passed away at age 85.
Fasig-Tipton tells Yearling sale covid protocols
Fasig-Tipton today announced the Covid-19 protocols it will implement at its Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale, including requiring masks and social distancing.
Andrew Beyer on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns September 19 with legendary handicapper and speed figure innovator Andrew Beyer, plus Derby Bill and more.
