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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.
Former KY Sen. Damon Thayer to keynote HBPA conference
Damon Thayer — who championed racing during his tenure in the Kentucky General Assembly — will be the keynote speaker at the National HBPA Conference
1/ST Racing calls for less racing, share of VLT revenue in Maryland
Saying their company is committed to Maryland the Preakness, 1/ST Racing executives today called for fewer days of live racing and a share of slots revenue.
What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.
Proposed new bill would repeal, replace HISA
New legislation set to be introduced in Congress will repeal HISA and replace it with an interstate compact governed by state racing commissions.
Arnaldo Bocachica named Jockey of the Week
Arnaldo Bocachica, runaway riding leader at Charles Town Races, was named Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for the week ending Dec. 12.
Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing
After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.
MRC to meet Tuesday to assess Laurel Park surface
The Maryland Racing Commission will hold a virtual meeting December 14 to determine whether to permit racing at Laurel Park to resume later this week.
Fasig-Tipton mixed odds ‘n’ ends
We wrap up the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2021 mixed sale with some odds and ends you may have missed…
Charles Town approved for 2022 dates
Charles Town Races will kick off its 2022 season January 6, the track announced, and while it’s slated to run 220 days, negotiations on that are ongoing.
Maryland breeders awards enhanced, modified
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced today that awards for Maryland-bred and -sired horses will be increased and modified.
Trevor McCarthy Covid positive prompts cancellations
Jockey Trevor McCarthy will be off for a period after testing positive for Covid-19, which prompted Colonial Downs to cancel two cards.
Colonial Downs cancels two cards
With a jockey in the colony having tested positive for Covid-19, Colonial Downs has canceled live racing for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Report: Green Gratto retired, again
Ten-year-old Green Gratto, a onetime Grade 1 winner, ran last in his return to action and promptly was retired, the Daily Racing Form retported.
Jockey Club Round Table set for Sunday
The Jockey Club Round Table conference, set for August 16, will tackle a variety of issues, including cheating in racing, diversity, and more.
Fasig-Tipton to combine two sales at December mixed
With travel restrictions a challenge, Fasig-Tipton will combine the Saratoga Fall and Midlantic Mixed sales into a two-day sale in TImonium December 7-8.
Nominations strong to Charles Town Classic, Oaks
The Charles Town Classic and Charles Town Oaks, the two graded races on the track’s calendar, drew robust nominations for their 2020 renewals August 28.
Dangerous Game: 2 Midlantic riders taken to hospital
Two Midlantic riders — Tais Lyapustina and Paco Lopez — were transported to hospitals after Saturday spills.
Pennsylvania Derby, Cotillion get ax for 2020
Pennsylvania’s top two races, the Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion, will not be contested in 2020, the track announced this week.
Off to the Races radio returns August 8
Off to the Races Radio returns August 8 with a show featuring jockey Chuck Lopez, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
