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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.
Laurel Park unveils 2025 winter stakes schedule
Laurel Park’s 2025 winter-spring meet stakes schedules looks very similar to its 2024 slate and includes 25 stakes.
The Racing Biz, Baltimore Banner announce Preakness partnership
The Racing Biz and The Baltimore Banner today announced an editorial partnership focused on this year’s Preakness coverage.
Busy Saturday on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 29 with its Maryland and Virginia editions Triple Crown chatter, the Laurel Park situation, and more.
Forte installed as favorite for Preakness future wager
Likely Kentucky Derby favorite Forte has been made the morning line favorite in the first-ever Preakness Future Wager, which kicks off April 28.
Charles Town horsemen: Track not the cause of breakdowns
Charles Town Races has come under fire this year for a spate of breakdowns, but trainers and jockeys at the track said it’s not the racing strip itself that’s to blame.
“Truth to Power” Livestream
Want to check out our “Truth to Power” panel? Here’s the livestream to do so, The panel starts at 5:00 pm EDT.
Wanamaker’s April catalog released
The catalog for the April 29 sale presented by Wanamaker’s, the online sales company, is now available.
NJ appellate court allows riding crop reg
The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.
ARCI announces new chair, board members
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) announced the election of its new board members and chairman today.
“Truth to Power” panel set for Apr. 21
The third “Truth to Power” virtual panel, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the Thoroughbred industry, is set for April 21 at 5:00 pm.
Maryland Jockey Club to race 177 days in 2020, stakes sked told
The Maryland Jockey Club has been approved for 177 days of live racing in 2020 — fewer than in 2019 — and announced changes to the stakes schedule.
Chrome farewell, Bodexpress back, more: The week in social media
Preakness puzzle Bodexpress sets a record, dual Classic winner California Chrome heads abroad, and more, in the Week in social media.
Horse welfare and safety summit set for June 2020
The ninth annual Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will take place June 23 at Keeneland, the Jockey Club announced today.
Md. Racing Commission pumps brakes on “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday announced a delay in implementation of its “house rules” to provide more time for public input.
Jockeys to support pancreatic cancer awareness
Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.
Racetrack operators form Thoroughbred Safety Coalition
The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.
Upcoming sale, new stallions: The week in social media
A new stallion in PA, a Maryland stallion showcase, and the Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale is nearly upon us, in the Week in social media.
West Virginia commission to take steps on equine safety
The West Virginia Racing Commission announced it willhire an equine medical director, establish a medical review board, and take other equine-safety steps.
Fasig-Tipton mixed catalog now online
The catalog for December’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale is now available online, with a supplement of horses of racing age to follow.
