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Harness community rallies behind Pete Medhurst
Rosecroft track announcer Pete Medhurst is battling brain cancer, and the harness racing community is rallying to his and his family’s support.
MTROA expects quick resolution to license transfer issue
The Maryland Racing Commission tapped the brakes on the switch from private racetrack ownership to a nonprofit, but the MTROA expects a quick resolution.
Amended HISA is constitutional, district court rules
A district court ruling that the amended Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is constitutional likely sends the case back to the Fifth Circuit.
Jevian Toledo named Guild’s Jockey of the Week
Jockey Jevian Toledo, who posted three stakes wins on a four-win Saturday at Laurel Park, is the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
What’s being done to Laurel Park track: “A good cushion serves one purpose”
To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?
MJC will suspend work-and-go Preakness week
For an eight-day period around the Preakness, the Maryland Jockey Club will not allow Laurel-based horses to work-and-go at Pimlico.
Laurel Park to close temporarily after Preakness
Horsemen will be forced to vacate Laurel Park following the Preakness, horsemen learned Friday, and may not be allowed back until July.
High winds force Pimlico cancellation
With high winds, including gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the Maryland Jockey Club was forced to cancel its April 30 card after three races.
MATCH Series set for mid-May return
The MATCH Series will return for 2021 in mid-May at Pimlico. The Series this year will involve Maryland and Virginia only.
MedStar to vaccinate Maryland backstretch workers
Backstretch workers at Laurel Park and Pimlico will have an opportunity to get a Covid-19 vaccine from MedStar Health on May 10.
Md Racing Commission frustrated with Laurel track issues
Simmering frustration over the condition of the Laurel Park dirt track boiled over at Thursday’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting.
Delaware commission speeds up Pecoraro shockwave appeal
Delaware’s racing commission will hear trainer Anthony Pecoraro’s appeal of a suspension for shockwaving a horse in January, rather than April.
Fasig-Tipton: “Bittersweet” Besecker dispersal tops mixed sale
Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale features a colt out of a half to Grade 1 winner Knicks Go and the “very bittersweet” Joe Besecker dispersal.
Seventh annual owners’ conference set for July
The seventh annual Thoroughbred Owner Conference will take place July 20-21 in Saratoga Sprints, NY, Ownerview announced today.
Fasig-Tipton 2019 Mixed Sale: By the numbers
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale will take place December 4, and we’ve crunched the numbers.
Maryland Spectacular and PA-breds: The week in social media
A big day in Maryland, with four stakes for state-breds, and a big Thanksgiving weekend for a pair of Pennsylvania-breds highlight the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild Assembly set for December 9
The Jockeys’ Guild Assembly will feature discussions on issues working with tracks to improve the sport, as well as awards presentations.
Derby futures, Fasig-Tipton sale, more: The week in social media
Supplemental entries spice up the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale next month, time to wager on Kentucky Derby futures, and more, in the Week in social media.
Delaware: Stolen horses, unlicensed participants, and more from stewards
Though the Delaware Park is over, the stewards have continued their work, includigg slapping three trainers with suspensions from six months to five years.
Delaware Park: Looking to overcome “difficult obstacles”
The 2019 season presented Delaware Park with numerous challenges that saw handle decline 7 percent. Here’s what the track’s doing to bounce back.
