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Shamrock Farm chosen as new Maryland training center
The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.
Maryland horsemen, breeders point to ’25 priorities
A board to govern the new Maryland Jockey Club, a new training center, and new breeder incentives are top priorities for Maryland’s horsemen and breeders.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
Because of air quality issues in central Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its Friday card and shifted it to July 6.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Unhealthy air quality in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle has forced Charles Town Races to cancel its scheduled June 29 card.
Delaware Park cancels Thursday card
Delaware Park has canceled its June 29 card because of air quality issues, with the AQI already high and expected to rise.
Duke of Mischief to lead CT Classic post parade
Duke of Mischief, winner of the 2011 Charles Town Classic – the first graded race in track history – will lead this year’s Classic post parade.
Delaware Park to extend 2021 meet
Delaware Park will add seven days of live racing to its 2021 meet, four of which are makeup dates and three of which are new.
On Laurel track surface, making sure “you don’t get there again”
The closure of Laurel Park because of the track surface has been a trial for many. But avoiding it in future isn’t just a matter of rebuilding the track.
State Fair announces Timonium meet
The Timonium race meet will take place August 27-September 6, the Maryland State Fair announced today, highlighted by increased purses and a new stake.
Fixed odds betting coming to Monmouth Park
With Gov. Phil Murphy having signed it into law, fixed-odds wagering is expected to be implemented at Monmouth Park soon.
Fillies rule at MHBA Yearling Show
A Street Sense filly was named Grand Champion while a Great Notion filly was tabbed reserve champion at the 2021 MHBA Yearling Show August 1.
Monmouth delays start of racing until July 4 weekend
With New Jersey the second-hardest hit state in the nation by coronavirus, Monmouth Park will not allow horses on the grounds until June 1.
Off to the Races radio: 2 more weeks off
With Mid-Atlantic racing continuing to be shut down, the popular weekly Off to the Races Radio program will take two more weeks off before resuming.
Majestic Reason, Tiz the Law: The week in social media
G3 winner Majestic Reason moves on to her next career, and Tiz the Law gallops in the Florida Derby, in the week in social media.
Still no Preakness date as InfieldFest canceled
The Preakness InfieldFest will be canceled this year, the Maryland Jockey Club announced, while the company continues to seek a date for the middle jewel.
Fasig-Tipton to postpone Midlantic 2-year-old sale
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic will push back its May 2-year-olds in training sale to late June, the company announced today.
Trainer Duarte stricken with coronavirus
Trainer Jorge Duarte, who took over the Colts Neck Stables operation at the very end of 2018, is battling coronavirus, he revealed this week.
Off to the Races radio to take brief hiatus
In the face of the coronavirus emergency, which has shut down all of the tracks in the Mid-Atlantic, Off to the Races radio will take a two-week break.
Coronavirus, Florida Derby, more: The week in social media
The coronavirus emergency continues to take a toll on the racing world, plus stars in West Virginia and the Floriday Derby, in the week in social media.
Charles Town horsemen pondering uncertain future
The more fortunate trainers at Charles Town can focus on keeping their horses fit, but for those less fortunate the coronavirus emergency could be dire.
