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John Stewart, Jayson Werth new owners of the year
OwnerView announced today that the 2024 New Owner of the Year is being awarded to John Stewart and Jayson Werth.
HISA announces research into equine sudden deaths
HISA announced it had made grants to support two projects analyzing exercise-associated sudden death among horses.
Laurel Park to honor late rider Avery Whisman
1/ST Racing and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will spearhead a national moment of silence Saturday, Feb. 18 in memory of late jockey Avery Whisman.
MHBA to host author Alvin Stone Feb. 27
On February 27 the Maryland Horse Breeders Association will host a talk with Alvin Stone, author of a book about and son of longtime groom Stoney Stone.
MJC imposes strict stable-area rules
Tough new stable-area rules that include sanctions for violations will help the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) avoid trouble with the state, the company says.
Horseracing integrity bill passes Congress
The sprawling Covid-19 relief and government spending bill passed by Congress Monday includes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Charles Town meet ends with wagering gains
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Charles Town Races ended its 2020 season Saturday with substantial gains in wagering.
Graded stakes for 2021 announced
The American Graded Stakes Committee today announced the list of all graded and listed stakes for 2021.
PETA, more: The week in social media
PETA and the Stronach Group team up, a stallion retires, and more, in the week in social media.
Colonial Downs to race 21 days in ’21
Colonial Downs will race 21 days in 2021 in a meet that stretches from mid-July to early September.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Charles Town Races has canceled its Thursday card, the track announced — the second straight canceled card.
Rosie’s-Colonial Downs opens for business
Rosie’s – the new gambling emporium at Colonial Downs – had its grand opening Tuesday morning.
Record Charles Town Classic handle propels track’s best month
Handle on the Charles Town Classic card topped $5.7 million, far surpassing the previous high and propelling a record month for the track.
$180k carryover with mandatory payout in CT Pick 6
The Charles Town Jackpot Pick 6 has a mandatory payout Saturday, Charles Town Classic day, with a $180,000 carryover.
Pimentel in the Derby, Pimlico seating, and CT Classic: The week in social media
Julian Pimentel picks up his first Derby mount, Pimlico seating woes and the Charles Town Classic, in the week in social media.
Monmouth charts different course on Lasix
Though a coalition of numerous tracks announced a proposed phase-out of Lasix, Monmouth Park today said it would follow the AAEP guidance permitting it.
Stronach Group, other tracks propose to end Lasix use
The Stronach Group and other major track operators have proposed a phased elimination of Lasix, which would include the Preakness in 2021.
600 catalogued for Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2=year-olds in training sale is now available online, the company announced.
North end of Pimlico grandstand to be closed for Preakness
The oldest portion of the Pimlico grandstand “is no longer suitable” for fan traffic and will be closed during the Preakness.
CT Classic, Md. Million, Freedom Child x 3: The week in social media
Charles Town Classic draws nigh, VIP tix for Maryland Million, and a Freedom Child triple, in the week in social media.
