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MTROA: Pimlico plan may preserve current track layout
Maryland’s MTROA may jettison its plan to rotate the Pimlico racing strip, saving the historic track and a substantial amount of money.
Showing of “Maryland’s Horse” slated for Nov. 25
The Maryland Horse Library and Education Center on November 25 will present a showing of “Maryland’s Horse,” a 1960s-era film about racing.
Eclipse Awards ceremony set for Jan. 26
The 52nd annual Eclipse Awards will take place Thursday, Jan. 26 and be aired on FanDuel TV, as well as being streamed online.
Doug Daniels joins HISA horsemen’s advisory group
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the addition of Virginia veterinarian Doug Daniels to its horsemen’s advisory group.
Delaware Park to race 85 days in ’23
Delaware Park will race 85 days in 2023, about the same as last year, under a schedule approved Jan. 17 by the state Racing Commission.
Winning and more: The week in social media
Hello Beautiful wins, John McKee goes one-two, and more, in the week in social media.
Off to the Races podcast: Handicapping with Derby Bill
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, handicapper Derby Bill Watson joins us to talk Maryland Juvenile championship races, Cigar Mile, Remsen, more!
Eclipse Awards to be held Jan. 28
The 50th annual Eclipse Awards will be a virtual event this year, held January 28.
Md. Commission approves Lasix-free graded stakes
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave its final thumbs-up to a regulation banning the use of Lasix by horses in graded stakes.
Parx announcer Keith Jones to retire
Keith Jones, the racecaller at Parx Racing for over 30 years, will retire at the end of 2020.
For Jonathan Sheppard, back to the future
Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard is, for the first time, sending a string of jumpers to Ireland to compete there and in England.
Baltimore sues Stronach Group to take control of Pimlico, Preakness
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has filed suit seeking to take via condemnation Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes.
Maryland to have stricter pre-race exams
Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.
Parx bombers, a day of wine, and Santa Anita: The week in social media
A day of longshots and a dicey situation were on the minds of social media this week.
Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time
Reps. Andy Barr and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Horseracing Integrity Act today – a Congressional bill that may gain momentum in the wake of 22 equine fatalities at Santa Anita.
At HBPA convention, a call for free data
Panelists at the HBPA convention called for the racing industry to make past performance data freely (or cheaply) available as a way to increase handle.
Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.
The Gotham, the Busher, and Sagamore Farm: The week in social media
A pair of NY stakes with Midlantic runners and a seasonal event at Sagamore Farm were on the minds of social media this week.
National HBPA meeting to focus on doing things “better”
The National HBPA horsemen’s meeting set for March 12-16 will focus on what racing is getting right and how it can do better.
Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future
After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.
