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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.
Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
Charles Town cancels Thursday race card
Because of poor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires, Charles Town has canceled its Thursday evening race card.
Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June catalog available
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic will hold a new 2-year-old sale June 28 in Timonium, and the catalog for it is now available.
Delaware Park cancels June 30 card
Delaware Park will cancel its June 30 card, the track said, in the face of a punishing heat wave.
Remembrance: Rich Glazier
Rich Glazier, longtime paddock host at Delaware Park, passed away Tuesday, and our Frank Vespe remembers the man who was Mr. Delaware Park.
Pimlico to “pause” turf racing
The Maryland Jockey Club will “pause” turf racing at Pimlico this weekend to permit the company to do “enhanced maintenance” on the course.
NJ whip rules remain contentious
New Jersey’s whip rules, promoting virtually whipless racing, have spurred threats, recriminations, calls for compromise – and some kudos, too.
For Rick Williams, it starts and ends with horses
Rick Williams, the new safety officer at Colonial Downs, has a horse-first approach to racing he’s honed at many stops along the way.
Truth to Power podcast: Diversity in media
In the latest Truth to Power, we are joined by Sue Finley of Thoroughbred Daily News and journalist Rod Hicks to discuss diversity and equity in media.
Pimlico-Laurel redo bill cruises through state Senate
Legislation to create the funding and structures to raze and rebuild both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course passed the Maryland Senate by a 44-1 vote.
Off to the Races radio: O’Dwyer, Peterson featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer and Pete Peterson of the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition.
PA battles, WV-breds, and more: The week in social media
Pennsylvania horse interests fight a legislative proposal, WV-breds are celebrated, and more, in the week in social media.
Jillian Tullock named MJC racing secretary
Longtime Maryland Jockey Club employee Jillian Tullock will return to the company as the new racing secretary.
Jockeys to support Brain Injury Awareness
On March 7 jockeys nationwide will wear blue arm bands that promote “Brain Injury Awareness” as part of a monthlong initiative.
MJC accepting Preakness awards nominations
From now through April 6, the Maryland Jockey Club is accepting nominations for its awards for best Preakness picture and best Preakness story.
Dead heats the order of the day at WV-bred awards
Sunday’s WV-bred awards honored the best West Virginia-breds, and in several categories, the voters couldn’t pick just one.
Tim Ritvo leaves Stronach Group
The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.
Maryland Million set for October 24
The 2020 Maryland Million — the 35th renewal of the biggest day for state-sired horses — will take place October 24 at Laurel Park.
