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Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission
Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.
Jockey Club bars 12 from stud book access
The ruling announced by The Jockey Club bans 12 individuals from registering Thoroughbred foals for periods up to five years.
At Delaware Park, combining autism awareness, horseracing
Delaware Park and state horsemen held Autism Awareness Day Wednesday – raising awareness of the condition and celebrating two prominent local racing fans.
Trainer Jason Servis sentenced to prison
Trainer Jason Servis, indicted as part of a wide-ranging scheme to dope horses, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Honor A. P. colt takes top honors at MHBA Yearling Show
An Honor A. P. colt owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm took top honors at the 89th annual MHBA Yearling Show Sunday in Timonium.
Breeder Richard Golden passes
Richard Golden, a successful breeder and co-founder of Northview Stallion Station, has passed away at 82.
Report: Jockey Tomas Mejia suspended for use of buzzer
Jockey Tomas Mejia has been hit with a 10-year ban by New Jersey stewards after allegedly using a buzzer in a race at Monmouth Park.
Meadowlands turf meet to kick off October 1
The seven-day Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, featuring evening six-race programs, will feature nothing but turf racing and kick off October 1.
Sheldon Russell to undergo surgery
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a pre-race accident at Laurel Park September 9, will have surgery on his right foot.
Md Horse Library joins state horse parks
The Maryland Horse Library, housed at the Horse Breeders Association headquarters, has been named part of the Maryland Horse Park system.
Stronach Group bars trainer Amber Cobb
The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, have banned trainer Amber Cobb from running at all TSG facilities.
Owner Leonard Green to get Raines Award
Monmouth Park fixture Leonard Green, an owner, breeder, and racing consultant, will receive the track’s Virgil “Buddy” Raines Distinguished Achievement Award.
Charles Town to permit fans starting June 22
Charles Town Races announced Monday that it would start allowing spectators in the first-floor grandstand effective June 22.
Jack Knowlton featured on Off to the Races radio Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 6 with a great show featuring top jockey Trevor McCarthy and acclaimed radio host Steve Byk.
Trainer Duarte back from coronavirus
Trainer Jorge Duarte, stricked with coronavirus earlier this year, has recovered and will saddle stakes winner Introduced Saturday at Laurel Park.
Parx Racing, Penn Natl. get green light to race
The horsemen’s groups for Parx Racing and Penn National said in separate statements that they’ve received the state go-ahead to resume racing.
Injury risk factors cited as safety of horse summit ends
The ninth Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended today with discussion of equine risk factors, based on the Equine Injury Database.
Penn National horsemen hope to run soon
Penn National could reopen for racing as soon as June 19, according to a Saturday tweet from the head of the local HBPA.
Maryland: Breeder bonuses to be paid (eventually)
With two months of no racing and no casinos, the Maryland-bred Fund has been depleted, but once it’s replenished, breeders will receive their bonuses.
Laurel Park to Loosen COVID-19 restrictions
Owners will be allowed to watch races – that’s one of several changes Laurel Park is making as it moves into the second phase of coronavirus reopening.
