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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.
OwnerView webinar talks condylar fractures
The latest OwnerView webinar, the last one of 2024, discussed dealing with condylar fractures.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale tops $34 million
This week’s Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale didn’t set a record, but it didn’t miss by much as buyers purchased almost $35 million worth of horses.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: Day one shows gains
The gross and average were up on the first of two days of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale, with five horses exceeding $500,000.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale set for Monday opening
The two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale kicks off Monday in Timonium, and hopes are high for the sale that produced Kentucky Derby champ Mage.
Additional H-2B visas to be available
The Biden administration will make available an additional 22,000 H-2B visas, used by seasonal guest workers, for the second half of 2021.
Monmouth seeks authorization for fixed odds betting
Monmouth Park is closer to offering fixed-odds wagering, along with parimutuel, after the state Assembly approved it Friday.
Fasig-Tipton Wrap: Facts, figs, and miscellany
We catch up with final facts, figs, and miscellany from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale, including new sires and a familiar face returns.
Jessica Paquette to be Colonial’s on-air ‘capper
Jessica Paquette, formerly on-air handicapper at Boston’s Suffolk Downs, will fill that role in 2021 at Colonial Downs.
Maryland-record carryover offered at Pimlico
The carryover in the Jackpot Pick 6 at Pimlico is more than $560,000, the highest it’s ever reached. Racing resumes Thursday.
Wanamaker’s May catalog unveiled
Online sales company Wanamaker’s has released the catalog for its next offering, which takes place May 27.
Friday’s Stronach 5 canceled
With racing at Golden Gate Fields canceled for the weekend, the Stronach 5 nationwide wager also is canceled.
Sides spar in Horseracing Integrity Act hearing
A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.
Colonial Downs touts projected economic impact
The new Colonial Downs Group touted 2020 economic impact on Virginia that it projects will include thousands of jobs.
Horseracing Integrity Act to have subcommittee hearing
The Horseracing Integrity Act, which has splintered the racing industry, will have its first Congressional hearing January 28.
Unique Hoppertunity for a Pegasus Renaissance: The week in social media
The Pegasus World Cup takes a hit, Hoppertunity sires his first foal, and Maryland’s Renaissance Awards are upon us, in the week in social media.
Bricks and Mortar earns Horse of the Year laurels
Bricks and Mortar, who ran the table and earned over $6 million in a perfect 2019 campaign, was named Horse of the Year at Thursday’s Eclipse Awards.
Robb appeals stews’ Geisha decision to Commission
Jerry Robb, trainer of Geisha Stakes runner-up Anna’s Bandit, has appealed the stewards’ decision not to disqualify winner Artful Splatter for interference.
Delaware Park announces 2020 racing dates
Delaware Park has announced its 2020 live racing dates and will kick off its season May 27, with the Delaware Handicap set for July 11.
Maryland Horse Industry Day set for Jan. 22
Maryland Horse Industry Day will take place in Annapolis Wednesday, Jan. 22, marking the sixth year that equine interests have gathered to spread the word.
