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“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.
Colonial Downs awarded 44 live days for 2025
Colonial Downs will race 44 days in 2025, starting with a 3-day spring meet and then continuing with 41 summer racing days.
Laurel Park summer meet dates shifted
Laurel Park’s summer meet will kick off June 2, following a 12-day Pimlico meet, and run through the end of the month (or longer).
Drink up! Preakness Ale to be brewed
The Preakness and Baltimore’s Guinness brewery will team up to produce Preakness Ale, a limited-edition brew.
Jockey Club Round Table to be August 3
The 71st annual Jockey Club Round Table will take place Thursday, August 3 in Saratoga Springs.
Got questions for our “Truth to Power” panelists?
Have questions for Wednesday’s second “Truth to Power” virtual panel on diversity and inclusion in racing? You can ask them here!
National HBPA sues to stop racing Integrity Act
The National HBPA has joined with the conservative Liberty Justice Center to file suit opposing the newly enacted Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Second “Truth to Power” panel set for Wednesday
The second “Truth to Power” virtual panel focused on diversity and inclusion and the future of the Thoroughbred industry will take place Wednesday, March 17.
Md Horse Foundation launches Ed Center campaign
The Maryland Horse Foundation has launched a capital campaign to raise $1 million to create the Maryland Horse Library and Education Center.
The week in social media: March 12
Maryland Million gets a date, Arnaldo Bocachica gets a milestone, and four Laurel barns get quarantined, in the week in social media.
Preakness to highlight Pimlico meet
The Preakness returns to its traditional mid-May spot on the racing calendar and will highlight the 2021 Pimlico meet, which kicks off May 7.
Charles Town adds three days of live racing
Charles Town will to its live racing calendar with three November Wednesdays added to the 2019 slate.
Delaware Commission upholds one-year ban for Vitali
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission on Thursday upheld a one-year ban for trainer Marcus Vitali for interfering and impeding an investigation.
Smarty Jones, new stallion, and more: The week in social media
A new stallion comes to the Mid-Atlantic, a veteran stallion will parade before his fans, and it’s almost time to buy some yearlings, in the Week in social media.
Smarty Jones to make Parx Racing appearance Monday
Smarty Jones – dual classic winner in 2004 – will return to his home track of Parx Racing for a Labor Day celebration also featuring several stakes.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale catalog now online
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale – featuring 410 hips – is now online, and the sale itself is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has proposed a new rule limiting bisphosphonate use in young horses, as well as taking action on NSAIDs.
G1 winner Force the Pass retired to stud in Maryland
Force the Pass, a Grade 1-winning millionaire, will stand stud for the 2020 season in Maryland as a new Wasabi Stables venture.
Colonial Downs to race September 4
The Colonial Downs card canceled yesterday will be run September 4, the track announced today.
Travers, Big T and more: The week in social media
A barn fire hurt a local farm, the Monmouth Oaks is upon us, and it’s almost time for the Big T, in the week in social media.
