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HISA: Decline in equine fatalities continues in Q3
https://youtu.be/LtZDQmw1v1U?si=eTbbFnXjx3cfkDR7 The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the publication of its 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report. This report...
West Saratoga sells for $375,000
West Saratoga, a Grade 3 winner who ran in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, sold for $375,000 at the Inglis Digital sale.
Preakness winner Johnny V featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 27 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Preakness winner John Velazquez and more.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: How’d the Midlantic-breds do?
This week’s Fasig-Tipton two-year-olds in training sale generated almost $34.8 million. How did the Midlantic-breds do?
Preakness win nets John Velazquez jock of the week
John Velazquez filled in the last significant gap in his Hall of Fame career by winning the Preakness, also earning Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week honors.
Salty group nominated to Shine Again
Three graded winners, 11-time stakes winner Anna’s Bandit, and undefeated Chub Wagon are among 19 nominated to the Shine Again June 13 at Pimlico.
Hall of Fame jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. passes
Jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. who won almost 2,800 races and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, passed away May 30 at age 94.
Timonium welcomes hundreds of Laurel horses
With Laurel Park closed for the renovation of its main track, the Timonium fairgrounds has turned into the largest training center in the state.
Parx sweep yields “significant” contraband
An “enforcement action” at Parx Racing yielded significant contraband, the state Racing Commission learned, and is the first of several such actions.
Crop rules give Monmouth Park problems
With a New Jersey rule clamping down on the use of the riding crop, some jockeys who usually make Monmouth Park home are steering clear.
Steve Dance, auctioneer, passes
Auctioneer Steve Dance, who worked for Fasig-Tipton for nearly 50 years, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday.
Hands off Race Horse Development Fund, PA. racing folks say
More than 500 gathered at Equistar Farms (PA) Sunday to protest a proposal to fund college scholarships with money in the Race Horse Development Fund.
Two months after dispersal, Besecker barn still active
Owner Joe Besecker dispersed his stock in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale in December. So how come he keeps showing up in the charts?
Parx riders, management strike deal, avert shutdown
A deal between Parx management and local jockeys to improve the jocks’ room and streamline background checks means Saturday’s card will take place.
Laurel Park cancels half of Friday card
High winds forced Laurel Park to cancel its eight-race Friday card after four races had been completed.
MD-bred stakes winner, flashy debut, and more: The week in social media
Recent Parx maiden winner Max Player took a step towards Kentucky, a Maryland-bred logged his first stake, and more, in the week in social media.
Pimlico-Laurel revamp bill introduced in MD House
Introduced in the state Senate Monday, legislation to fund the revamp of PImlico and Laurel Park was unveiled by House Speaker Adrienne Jones Thursday.
Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps
A bill to fund the revamping of both Pimlico and Laurel Park has been introduced in the Maryland state house, and advocates are optimistic it has the legs to pass.
Pennsylvania racing girds for key legislative fight
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget would fund a $200 million college scholarship program by taking the money away Pennsylvania racing.
Regional Eclipse angles and Pegasus romp: The week in social media
Mucho Gusto slurped up victory in the Pegasus World Cup, while local interests had plenty to crow about at the Eclipse Awards, in the week in social media.
