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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.
Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.
Off to the Races Radio: Virginia, Maryland lineups
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
Off to the Races Radio: Victor Carrasco, Kaitlin Free featured
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
After “disaster,” jockey John Hiraldo hoping to pick back up
A “disaster” of a week for jockey John Hiraldo saw him suspended after a false drug positive, raising questions of fairness and justice.
Trainer Amber Cobb summarily suspended
Delaware’s stewards have summarily suspended trainer Amber Cobb, already suspended for an animal cruelty case, alleging a host of violations.
Jock Sheldon Russell out with foot injury
Jockey Sheldon Russell will be out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury when tossed from his mount prior to Thursday’s final race at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park dirt course reopens for racing
For the first time in nearly five months, Laurel Park hosted live racing on its rebuilt dirt course, and opening day went off smoothly.
Jockey Club projects reduced 2022 foal crop
Based on reports of mares bred received to date, The Jockey Club projects the 2022 foal crop will drop to 18,700, 500 fewer than its 2021 estimate.
Colonial Downs sets handle mark
Buoyed by more than $10 million in purses, Colonial Downs set its all-time handle record at the just-completed meet, with daily average betting of over $2.2 million.
Delaware Park cancels September 2 card
Delaware Park has canceled its September 2 card because of the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
McCarthy, Byk 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.
Michael Matz to judge MHBA Yearling Show
Michael Matz, a trainer with two Triple Crown race wins to his credit, will judge the 2020 Maryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show, slated for mid-July.
Doug McCoy, Writer and chart-caller, passes
Doug McCoy, a longtime chart-caller who continued his career in racing as a freelance writer, passed away last week.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 550 for 2yo sale
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old in training sale in Timonium, with 550 hips cataloged, is scheduled to take place June 29-30.
Remembrance: Martin Mora
Martin Mora, a Maryland security guard, passed away in April, and his absence was keenly felt this weekend as racing returned to the state.
Pennsylvania racing inches closer to return
Horsemen struck an optimistic tone for the return of Pennsylvania racing at Penn National and Presque Isle after a May 28 meeting.
Monmouth Park gets green light to return
New Jersey’s Governor gave racetracks the green light to return Friday, clearing the way for Monmouth Park to race starting July 3 as planned.
Colonial Downs considering revised schedule
With the racing world in flux, Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen are considering a schedule shift to grab the evening market.
Laurel Park set for Saturday live racing return
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved the return of live racing to Laurel Park, which kicks off its summer meet May 30.
