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Spikezone named HBPA Claiming Horse of the Year
Spikezone, who overcame two knee surgeries to go 11-for-14 as a 5-year-old, has been named the HBPA Claiming Horse of the Year.
Colonial Downs announces Va. Derby ticket options
Colonial Downs has announced ticket options and prices for Virginia Derby day, with the Derby, now a Kentucky Derby points race, to be Mar. 15.
HISA issues report on Churchill Downs fatalities
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) issued its report on the spring fatalities at Churchill Downs, finding no “singular explanation.”
Monmouth meet concludes, racing shifts to Meadowlands
With Monmouth Park’s 2023 meet concluded, racing will shift to the Meadowlands after Monmouth showed gains in daily average handle.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 9 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Delaware: Dream Marie DQ upheld
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission narrowly voted to uphold the disqualification of Obeah S. winner Dream Marie with an Amicar positive.
Delaware Commission hears from new owners
The new Delaware Park ownership group told the Delaware Commission today it didn’t have “any changes planned” for the racetrack operation.
Video: Still dancing, Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet
With word that longtime racetracker Billy Christmas has passed away, we were reminded of a 2013 video we did with Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet.
Remembrance: Sam Huff
NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff, who passed away Nov. 13, also made his mark on racing as cofounder of West Virginia Breeders’ Classics.
Horseracing Integrity body proposes regs
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the new federal “anti-doping” body for racing, issued its proposed regulations today.
29 Thoroughbred aftercare groups accredited
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it had accredited 29 aftercare groups, bringing to 82 the total number of accredited aftercare groups.
Rider Montanez undergoes successful surgery
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill Friday at Laurel Park, underwent successful surgery Saturday.
Fundraiser launched for injured jock Montanez
Jockey Rosario Montanez was seriously injured Friday at Laurel Park, and within 24 hours, the state racing community was supporting a Gofundme page for him.
Off to the Races radio returns July 18
Off to the Races Radio returns July 18 with a show featuring Alicia Hughes of the NTRA, plus handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener
The Colonial Downs meet,wich kicks off July 27, will feature Virginia-bred and Virginia-sired runners for its opening dates.
Sheldon Russell to miss time with wrist break
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a gate accident at Delaware Park, will miss up to six weeks with a broken wrist, his agent said.
Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.
Haskell Notes: Byk award, new tickets, more
Days before the Hasskell at Monmouth Park, new tickets were made available and radio personality Steve Byk will get an award.
Mid-Atlantic trainers gear up for unusual Saratoga season
Saratoga begins in two days, and Mid-Atlantic trainers are making their plans…
Colonial Downs opens for training
As Colonial Downs begins to gear up for opening day, trainers are looking forward to the second season of the rejuvenated track.
