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Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town
Equibase is looking to centralize much of its chart calling and creation in Kentucky, and Charles Town will be the first track with no on-site chart caller.
Ken McPeek named “Big Sport of Turfdom”
The Turf Publicists of America have awarded trainer Ken McPeek their Big Sport of Turfdom award for his cooperation with the media.
HISA drug rules stayed by Texas judge
A Texas judge on Friday stayed the new HISA drug rules for 30 days, with his ruling to apply nationwide, which was cheered by the national HBPA.
Off to the Races Radio adds Maryland outlet
Off to the Races Radio will add a Maryland outlet Saturday, April 1 when it airs on WNST-1570 AM in Towson with a show with a Maryland flavor.
Off to the Races Radio features Dubyuhnell owner Connolly
Off to the Races Radio is set for its return to the airwaves Saturday, April 1 and will feature John L. Connolly, owner of 3yo Dubyunhnell, and much more.
The week in social media: Feb. 26
Street Lute keeps it rolling, Triple Crown winner Hall of Fame nominees are announced, and a lawsuit roils the industry, in the week in social media.
Court blasts Md. Racing Commission hearing procedures, remands 2020 Geisha Stakes case
A circuit court judge ruled that the Maryland Racing Commission’s hearing procedures deprived petitioners of a fair hearing and remanded a case involving the 2020 Geisha Stakes.
“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 EST.
Jockey Club releases 2021 Fact Book
The Jockey Club today announced the release of its national Fact Book for 2021, with wagering, racing, and breeding data.
Panel series on race and social justice in the Thoroughbred industry launched
The Racing Biz today announced that, working in partnership, it will hold a series of virtual panel discussions focusing on race and social justice issues in the industry.
Delaware Park unveils 2021 stakes schedule
Delaware Park’s 2021 stakes schedule is once again anchored by the Grade 2 Delaware Handicap and Grade 3 Delaware Oaks.
In with the old as Teletimer returns at Laurel Park
Ten times in a four-month period, new course records were set at Laurel Park, promoting the track to return to Teletimer, its former timing system.
After Haskell Invitational delay, some fury, some resignation
The decision to shorten the Haskell Invitational card at Monmouth Park, and to delay it by over four hours, infuriated some while others took it in stride.
Monmouth shortens, delays Haskell card
This afternoon’s Haskell Invitational card was halted after two races and will be resumed at 6:00 p.m., the track said.
Charles Town shifts to later post time this weekend
Because of the weekend’s predicted extreme heat, Charles Town will move its post time Friday and Saturday back by 45 minutes.
Drazin: No chance Monmouth postpones Haskell card
Though tracks around the Mid-Atlantic have canceled their Saturday race cards, the Haskell show will go on, Dennis Drazin said.
Laurel Park cancels weekend cards
With extreme heat in the forecast, Laurel Park will not race on Saturday, July 20.
Delaware Park cancels Saturday card
Delaware Park officials have canceled their Saturday, July 20 card in the face of a serious heat wave.
MATCH Series: Growing clarity on the track, but some concerns off it
Saturday’s MATCH races saw two horses surge to the series lead – but also led to racetrack concerns that the Series isn’t working as intended.
Charles Town promotes Charlie McIntosh, Elizabeth Rogers
Charlie McIntosh will become Director of Racing, and Elizabeth Rogers is the new Racing Secretary at Charles Town Races.
