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Paco Lopez hit with “indefinite” suspension
Paco Lopez will sit out an “indefinite” suspension following an incident at Parx Racing in which he struck his mount in the face with his whip.
“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface
The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.
Maryland horsemen, track owner see injury issue differently
Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.
Track safety concerns prompt Laurel Park closure
Two Thursday horse injuries, one fatal, and the Maryland Racing Commission’s intervention led to a supension of racing at Laurel Park.
MHBA to host Elkridge-Harford panel
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association on April 24 will host a panel on the 100th anniversary of the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races.
New EHV-1 cases found at Laurel Park
Several additional equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) positives at Laurel Park have caused health officials to extend the quarantines in place at the track.
Grassroots highlighted in 2nd “Truth to Power” panel
The second “Truth to Power” virtual panel, which took place March 17, focused on grassroots efforts to encourage racing to become more inclusive.
Penn Mile to return for 2021
After a one-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Penn Mile will return to the calendar for 2021 and take place on May 28.
“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 unveils March catalog
Wanamaker’s, the online horse sales company, has unveiled the catalog for its next sale, which takes place March 25.
National Racing Compact to move to web licensing
The National Racing Compact hopes to deploy later this year a new online multi-state licensing portal for horsemen.
Consignor Amara Underwood, 17, a young woman in a hurry
Amara Underwood, 17, has nine horses she’s selling at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Yearling Sale next week — the second straight year she’s sold there.
Graded stakes galore: The week in social media
Graded stakes top the news, including two Grade 1s and more, in the Week in social media.
Delaware Park jocks participate in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Delaware Park jockeys on Tuesday visited hospitalized children as part of the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month initiative.
Breeders’ Cup CEO Craig Fravel to join Stronach Group
Craig Fravel, CEO of Breeders’ Cup for the last eight years, will leave that post to join the Stronach Group as CEO of Racing Operations.
Justify and more: The week in social media
Justify comes back positive, retirements, and more, in the Week in social media.
Colonial Downs enjoys upbeat first meet back
Colonial Downs on Saturday concluded an upbeat return to the racing landscape with, ending a meet with huge purses, good field size, and no fatalities.
Fasig-Tipton to sponsor Laurel Futurity
The 93rd running of the Laurel Futurity will take place September 21 at Laurel Park, and for the first time, Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor.
Spun to Run and more: The week in social media
Spun to Run wins the Smarty Jones, Charles Town adds days, and more, in the Week in social media.
Jockey Club considering reduction in stallion book size
The Jockey Club has under consideration a rule that would limit the number of mares that a stallion could breed to 140.
