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Marylander Jenna Elliott wins Eclipse Awards sweepstakes
Jenna Elliott, a 31-year-old horsewoman from Monkton, Md., has won the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Sweepstakes.
Inglis Digital Feb. sale to include PA-bred session
Next month’s Inglis Digital USA online horse sale will feature a selection of Pennsylvania-breds presented by the PA Horse Breeders Association.
Nyquist colt tops Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
A trio of Maryland-breds, including a Nyquist colt, topped the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale which saw declines amid uncertainty.
Maryland-breds, sires prominent in Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
More than 40 percent of the hips at the October 2-3 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale are Maryland-breds, and Maryland sires are also prominent.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Maryland racing: Stories that mattered in 2021
There was controversy aplenty, and some locals human and equine made very good, indeed. Here are some of the top stories of 2021 in Maryland racing.
Colonial Downs: Stories that mattered in ’21
Correspondent Nick Hahn weighs in with his top 10 stories that mattered to Virginia racing and Colonial Downs in 2021.
Stallion season auction will benefit Maryland Horse Foundation
STALLION SEASON AUCTION WILL BENEFIT MARYLAND HORSE FOUNDATION The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction January 3-7, 2022, featuring no-guarantee seasons for 20 Maryland-based...
Maryland Million ’22 to be Oct. 22
Maryland Million day 2022 — the 37th edition of Maryland’s day at the races — will take place October 22 at Laurel Park.
Charles Town to force out Pick-6 Dec. 18
The Charles Town Races Pick 6 will have a mandatory payout day December 18, which is also the final day of the 2021 season.
Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22
Colonial Downs received Va. Racing Commission approval Wednesday to run 27 live days in 2022, up from 21 days this year.
Jockey Club names Farish, Bramlage stewards
The Jockey Club has chosen two new members for its board of stewards: the veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage and breeder William Farish, Jr.
Jockey Club Round Table: “Clean is good for business”
Speakers at Sunday’s 68th annual Jockey Club Round Table — conducted remotely — called for a wide-ranging set of reforms to the sport.
Parx jockey said to be positive for Covid-19
A jockey at Parx Racing has tested positive for Covid-19, the track’s horsemen’s group said, but the track currently intends to continue racing.
MJC sets quarantine period for Colonial Downs jocks
The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) will require jockeys who raced at Colonial Downs to quarantine until August 27 before riding at Laurel Park.
Colonial Downs cancels rest of 2020 meet
Colonial Downs’s 2020 meet came to an end today, when the track, and the state’s horsemen, decided to end the 2020 meet in the face of Covid-19 positives.
Off to the Races radio returns August 15
Off to the Races Radio returns August 8 with a show featuring jockey Chuck Lopez, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Stronach lawsuit settled
The lawsuit between Frank Stronach and his daughter Belinda has been settled, with Belinda retaining control of the company that owns several racing assets.
Sales changes, PA Derby canceled, more: The week in social media
Fasig-Tipton combines two sales, Parx Racing cancels two G1 races, and more, in the week in social media.
Who leads Top Midlantic Trainer ranks?
Who is at the head of the class in the latest Top Midlantic trainer rankings? And who leads at your favorite track? The answers.
