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Laurel Park cancels all weekend racing
Laurel Park will cancel all three days of live racing this weekend, and its three Saturday stakes will return as extras for Friday, Nov. 29.
Laurel Park cancels November 22 card
Laurel Park officials canceled the track’s Friday, Nov. 22 card after jockeys expressed concerns about the condition of the racetrack.
Off to the Races Radio features Kate Tweedy
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.
HISA, Jockeys’ Guild to support mental health
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and the Jockeys’ Guild have announced an initiative to provide riders with mental wellness support
Mandatory payout of Charles Town pick 6 Saturday
With a current carryover of more than $120,000, Charles Town’s pick 6 wager will have a mandatory payout Saturday evening.
The week in social media: Feb. 5
Two regional stallions are headed abroad — casuing some consternation — as is a talented local-bred, in the week in social media.
Virtual racehorse aftercare forum set for April
The international Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold a series of virtual forums kicking off April 6 and continuing weekly for four weeks.
Parx Racing loses early-week cards to weather
In the face of a winter storm, Parx Racing has canceled its Monday and Tuesday racing cards.
Former trainer John Forbes passes at 73
John Forbes, a former trainer and a mainstay of racing and the Thoroughbred industry in New Jersey, passed away on Sunday.
1/ST Racing supporting JOckeys’ Guild
The Stronach Group/1ST Racing announced today it would continue to subsidize insurance and long-term disability for jockeys at their tracks.
The week in social media: Jan. 29
Knicks Go cruised in the Pegasus, a star retires, a promising runner is DQed, and more, in the week in social media.
Md. Senate President Miller to receive Tesio Award
The Md. Horse Breeders Association will present its Federico Tesio Award for extraordinary contributions to horse racing and breeding to state Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller.
Baltimore City withdraws Pimlico lawsuit
The City of Baltimore has withdrawn its lawsuit seeking to seize PImlico Race Course, in theory opening the door to further discussions with the Stronach Group.
Free general admission announced at Colonial Downs
The upcoming meet at Colonial Downs will feature free general admission, and other options will be available this weekend.
Sir Winston runs, and you can Walk for the Horses: The week in social media
Sir Winston’s big win, a record at Laurel, and Walk for the Horses: what social media has been buzzing about.
Charles Town adds four days to racing calendar
Charles Town will add four racing days later in the year to make up for days previously lost to weather, the track announced.
Canter for the Cause, Yearling Show, and more: The week in social media
Canter for the Cause, the MHBA Yearling Show, the Penn Mile, Belmont: what social media has been buzzing about.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming strong through first five months
Midlantic claiming activity continues well ahead of its 2018 pace, in our Claimbox report.
Over 170 riders Canter for the Cause at Pimlico
Riders ranging in age from from 2 to 80 participated in the weekend’s Canter for the Cause at Old Hilltop.
Parx Racing receives NTRA safety accreditation
Parx Racing has received safety accreditation from the NTRA for the first time, the group announced.
