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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.
Dan Illman named new MJC communications chief
Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form has been named director of communications for the new Maryland Jockey Club, the company announced.
Ned Allard to judge MHBA yearling show
Longtime trainer Ned Allard, a winner of more than 2,700 races, will serve as judge for the 89th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association yearling show.
Delaware Park cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
Delaware Park has canceled its June 7 and June 8 cards because of poor air quality as a result of the wildfires in Canada.
Maryland stakeholders reach racing accord for rest of ’23
Maryland racing stakeholders have reached accord to continue racing through the end of 2023, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.
MHBA announces board election results
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) announced the election of five board members who will serve three-year terms.
NTRA chief Alex Waldrop to retire
Alex Waldrop, longtime chief of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, will retire at the end of 2021.
Amplify Horse Racing launches mentorship program
The nonprofit Amplify Horse Racing has announced a mentorship program designed to connect young adults and Thoroughbred industry professionals.
Pimlico meet to extend into August
With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.
Weather forces Pimlico cancellation
The scheduled eight-race Friday card at Pimlico Race Course has been scrapped, a victim of the weather.
Penn National to implement concussion care program
Penn National will implement the new software-based HeadCheck health program to optimize concussion and injury management for jockeys.
Knicks Go is back, and more: The week in social media
Maryland-bred Knicks Go bounced back with a big win, A. P. Indy died, and more, in the week in social media.
Pimlico redo bill takes first step towards passage
Legislation that would provide the funding and structure to raze and rebuild Pimlico and Laurel Park passed the Senate Budget Committee Friday in Annapolis.
Valedictorian tabbed as NJ-bred Horse of the Year
Multiple graded stakes winner Valedictorian has been named New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year, the state’s Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced.
Off to the Races radio: Easter, Kelly featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature Virginia Equine Alliance President Debbie Easter and author Jennifer Kelly.
Artful Splatter retains Geisha title as Commission rejects Robb appeal
Artful Splatter was first under the wire in the Geisha S. and remains the winner after the Md. Racing Commission rejected losing trainer John Robb’s appeal.
“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill
A Maryland House committee today heard widespread support for a proposal to keep the Preakness at a renovated Pimlico and to rebuild Laurel.
Pimlico legislation: Questions and Answers
Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!
Pumpkin Rumble retires and more: The week in social media
PA-bred Pumpkin Rumble, a multiple graded stakes winner, retired, plus a trainer’s milestone and more, in the week in social media.
Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland revise TAA funding procedure
The sales companies Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland will modify the checkoff program they use to help fund the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
