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HISA unveils veterinary advisory committee membership
https://youtu.be/dTJsZlFfOHs?si=NHncKjSk0Jyu038e The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the members of its Veterinary Advisory Committee. The committee will...
Midlantic stakes thumped by graded stakes committee
Sixteen stakes contested in the Mid-Atlantic have been downgraded for 2025 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
MHBA elects board of directors
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) has announced the results of its annual board elections for five open seats.
Michael Algeo steps down from “emasculated” Commission
Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.
Gov. Moore names Racetrack Authority appointees
Maryland Governor Wes Moore on June 9 named his appointees to the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority, which is tasked with defining the sport’s future.
Pimlico Pick 6 starts with $1.4 million carry
Pimlico will force out its Pick-6 wager today, and the day kicks off with more than $1.4 million already in the pool.
Monmouth Park to increase purses
Monmouth Park will give purses a significant boost, the track announced, and add three days of live racing to the schedule.
MTHA, others to provide continuing ed platform
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) is teaming up with other groups to create a website devoted to horsemen’s continuing education.
Maryland purses to get boost
Maryland’s purses will get a 15 percent boost effective immediately, and the increased purse will apply to all three state tracks through the end of 2021.
Pimlico Pick 6 to pay out July 4
Pimlico’s Jackpot Pick 6, with a carryover in excess of $1.3 million, will have a mandatory payout July 4.
Claire Crosby named Blood-Horse editorial director
Claire Crosby has been named editorial director of Blood-Horse magazine, succeeding the recently retired Evan Hammonds.
Parx Racing suspended over coronavirus concerns
With fears of coronavirus shutting down most major sports, the show is going on in horseracing, except at Parx, which is shuttered.
Off to the Races radio: Mark Casse featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will trainer Mark Casse, an outpsoken supporter of this week’s indictments of 27 on horse doping charges.
Crane farm fire, indictments, more: The week in social media
Crane Thoroughbreds suffered a deadly barn fire, indictments rocked racing, and more, in the week in social media.
Laurel Park to race without fans
Laurel Park will resume its live racing schedule Friday, but it will do so without having fans present, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
Stronach Group: 60-Day “stand-down” for indicted trainers’ horses
The Stronach Group announced it will prevent horses formerly trained by several trainers indicted on Monday from running for a 60-day “stand-down” period.
Equine Injury Database: Rate of equine fatalites drops
The rate of equine fatalities dropped in 2019 to its lowest level since the creation of the Equine Injury Database, the Jockey Club reports.
Vets: Time off indicated for horses in Navarro, Servis barns
The indictments of Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro, and others have regulators and racetracks scrambling, while vets say their horses need a break, too.
Navarro, Servis among 27 indicted on federal charges
Trainers Jorge Navarro and Jason Servis were the biggest names among 27 indicted Monday on federal charges that they illegally doped racehorses.
WV legislature approves advance deposit wagering
After a decadelong fight, the West Virginia Legislature last week approved advance deposit wagering with four percent of handle going back to the industry.
