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HISA adds three to ADMC committee
HISA announced today it would add three new members to its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) standing committee.
Aftercare grants made to 83 groups
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it had made more than $4 million in grants to 83 accredited organizations.
HISA anti-doping rules published to Fed Register
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) anti-doping rules have been published, triggering a 14-day public comment period.
Flightline named Horse of the Year
On Eclipse Awards night, Flightline once again romped home in first, taking Horse of the Year honors as the racing industry celebrated its best.
Monmouth stakes schedule unveiled for 2023
The 2023 Monmouth Park stakes schedule will include 48 races worth a combined total of nearly $8 million, headed by the Grade 1 Haskell.
Md. Horse Foundation to hold stallion season auction
Nearly 20 stallions are part of the auction, which will take place online January 1-5 and benefit the Maryland Horse Foundation.
TrackMaster president Siegel to retire
David Siegel, longtime president of Equibase subsidiary TrackMaster, will retire at the end of 2020.
Peace and Justice bonus awarded
Peace and Justice’s son Like a Saltshaker’s stakes victory earlier this year earned his breeders, Diamond B Farm a big bonus – a really big bonus.
Crop rules, more: The week in social media
The ARCI toughens recommended riding crop rules, the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale takes place, and more, in the week in social media.
What’s it worth to vet a horse?
We wondered: what’s it worth to vet a horse? How much of a premium do buyers pay to buy a racehorse at a sale versus claiming? Then we crunched the numbers.
Contest asks fans to pick top Eclipse Award winners
A new National Thoroughbred Racing Association gives fans the chance to pick the top Eclipse Award winners of all time.
Santa Anita situation underlines need for crisis response protocols
The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
Charles Town Classic to feature guaranteed Pick 4, mandatory Pick 6 payout
A $100,000 guaranteed Pick 4 and the mandatory payout of its Pick 6 — now with a $100k carryover — spice up the Charles Town Classic wagering menu.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity strong through first quarter
Midlantic claiming activity remains well ahead of 2018 figures through the first quarter of the year, in our Claimbox report.
I am Horse Racing, farm tour, and Parx plans: The week in social media
Two big days at Parx, a Thoroughbred farm tour in Maryland, and the debut of the grassroots “I am Horse Racing” highlight the week in social media.
Carolyn Karlson named chair of Retired Racehorse Project
The Retired Racehorse Project has named Carolyn Karlson to be board chair.
Maryland Jockey Club says better backstretch housing on the way – but allegations “unfair”
The Maryland Jockey Club Thursday pushed back against allegations backside workers live in “slumlike” conditions.
Jockey Club reiterates call for Horse Racing Integrity Act
The Jockey Club today released a white paper calling for passage of the Horse Racing Integrity Act of 2019, among other reforms.
Where we stand with Pimlico: A timeline
The 2019 legislative session could have major impacts on Pimlico and the future of the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here’s a timeline of where we stand.
TVG, PDJF to team up for telethon
TVG and the PDJF will team up for their second telethon to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
