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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.
Charles Town cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town has canceled its live racing cards for Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9.
Timetable for closing Pimlico to training remains unclear
While the Maryland Jockey Club is moving forward with plans to close Pimlico to training and stabling, when that might occur remains uncertain.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Trainer Ben Perkins, Sr. passes
Trainer Ben Perkins, Sr., a winner of more than 800 races including the Haskell, has passed away at age 89.
Fasig-Tipton December sale catalog available
The Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale catalog ultimately may reach about 400 horses, including those of racing age.
Adena Springs to be sold
Adena Springs Farm, once the centerpiece of Frank Stronach’s breeding operation, is on the market to be sold.
Delaware Park sold
Delaware Park, the property of the Rickman family for nearly 40 years, has been sold to an investment group, it was announced Nov. 5.
Raoul Middleman, painted Pimlico murals, passes
Renowned Baltimore artist Raoul Middleman, known to generations of racetrackers as the painter of Pimlico’s murals, passed away at 86.
DTRC Stews revoke Amber Cobb’s license
Trainer Amber Cobb, already under suspension, has had her license to train horses revoked by Delaware stewards.
Pimlico to host two 2022 meets
The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.
Off to the Races radio will not air July 11
Off to the Races radio will not air July 11 but will return to the airwaves July 18.
Thoroughbred Makeover canceled for 2020
In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions, this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover has been canceled, the Retired Racehorse Project announced.
Natural Attraction first winner for Golden Years
Natural Attraction scored at first asking to be the first winner for new sire Golden Years as Charles Town hosted its first two baby races of 2020.
Colonial Downs to have limited attendance
Colonial Downs will allow up to 1,000 fans in its grandstand and outdoor areas and will take other safety precautions in light of the coronavirus.
Off to the Races radio back for July 4 program
Off to the Races Radio returns July 4 with a great show featuring Delaware Park’s John Mooney and handicapper Barry Spears.
Parx Racing set to allow fans back
Fans and bettors will be permitted to attend the races at Parx Racing — with restrictions — starting Monday, July 6, the local horsemen’s group says.
Trainer Mark Casse joins WHOA
Trainer Mark Casse, a recent inductee to the Hall of Fame, has joined the Water Hay Oats Alliance in calling for passage of the Horseracing Integrity Act.
Fasig-Tipton: Solid sale despite uncertainty
While there was uncertainty entering the Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds in training sale, the market turned out to be solid – especially for Maryland-breds.
Fasig-Tipton: 2yo sale surpasses $23 million
The two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale which concluded Tuesday surpassed $23 million in gross sales and included a seven-figure seller.
