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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.
West Saratoga to be sold in Inglis Digital December
West Saratoga, a Grade 3 winner at two and Kentucky Derby runner at three, will be sold in the December Inglis Digital sale.
HISA drug rules take effect
A flurry of dueling press releases heralded the onset Monday of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) new drug rules.
Off to the Races Radio features Ken McPeek
Off to the Races Radio is set for its return to the airwaves Saturday, Mar. 18 and will feature Kate Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat’s owner, and more.
Maryland-bred steeplechase bonuses offered
Maryland-bred steeplechase horses are available for bonuses at sanctioned ‘chase and timber meetings in the state.
Former trainer Richard Delp passes
Richard Delp, brother of Hall of Famer Bud Delp and a successful trainer in his own right, passed away at age 90.
The week in social media: Feb. 19
Knicks Go tackles the world, a new stallion comes to Maryland, and your chance to take a ride on a top racehorse (sort of), in the week in social media.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
Laurel Park has canceled its Friday, February 19 card and will transfer those races to Thursday, February 25.
Stronach 5 features two from Laurel
Friday’s Stronach 5 pick-five wager features races from four different tracks around the country, including two races, the 9th and 10th, from Laurel Park.
Grayson-Jockey Club awards $1.6 million in grants
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation board of directors has approved more than $1.6 million in grants to support equine research.
Maryland Million set for October 23
The 36th annual Maryland Million day will take place October 23 at Laurel Park, Maryland Million Ltd. announced today.
Cintron, Jaywalk, and racing art: The week in social media
Cintron reached a landmark, Jaywalk found the range, and Maryland needs an artist: the week in social media.
Longtime Maryland announcer Dick Woolley passes
Dick Woolley, who as a track announcer called almost 20 Preaknesses and also won an Eclipse Award for his work in radio, has died at age 89.
Monmouth Park to bolster purses
Purses at Monmouth Park will rise by five percent starting July 20, Haskell day, the track announced today.
Colonial Downs “good news story,” Byrne tells Commission
With the last (or perhaps second to last) Virginia Racing Commission meeting before the meet complete, Colonial Downs moved one more step closer to its August meet.
Timonium to host two stakes in 2019 meet
The Maryland State Fair race meet at Timonium will take place August 23 to September 2 and feature two added-money events.
PDJF Day Across America set for July 27
The 6th annual PDJF Day Across America will take place July 27 at racetracks around the country.
Monmouth Park cancels after four Saturday races
The rains came and forced Monmouth Park to cancel its Saturday card but not until Golden Brown had earned a stakes win.
MJC to allow horses from Delaware Park starting July 14
Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.
Yearlings, strangles, and Imagining: The week in social media
First winner for Imagining, a case of strangles, and yearlings take the stage: the week in social media.
