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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.
HISA seeks new horsemen’s advisory group members
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking applicants to join its horsemen’s advisory group.
Jockey Avery Whisman, 23, passes away
Avery Whisman, a jockey who forged a strong relationship with Hall of Famer Mike Smith and rode numerous winners in the Mid-Atlantic, died January 11.
Preakness “Art of Racing” contest returns
The Preakness “Art of Racing” contest will return this year, as 1/ST Racing, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and Park Heights team up.
Virginia-Certified program to undergo changes
The Virginia-certified residency program, which encourages people to send young horses to Virginia, will operate with new limitations this year.
Thoroughbred Makeover applications open
Applications are now open for the 2021 competition year of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
Midlantic claiming activity off 30 over percent
With the Covid-19 pandemic having a major impact, claiming activity in the Mid-Atlantic region is off by more than 30% this year versus last.
Joshua Brown named Delaware Park announcer
Joshua Brown, who served as Delaware Park’s paddock host in 2020, will be the track’s racecaller in 2021.
Stallions on the move: The week in social media
Peace and Justice moves to PA, Rowayton will stand stud there, and more, in the week in social media.
Laurel adapts Thanksgiving pie tradition
Laurel Park’s longstanding tradition of giving our free Thanksgiving pies gets a new twist in this Covid-19 year without fans.
Parx: Leading rider Mychel Sanchez out with Covid
Mychel Sanchez, the leading rider at Parx Racing, will be out two weeks after a positive Covid-19 test – reportedly one of several at the track.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming up 20% through February
Through two months of 2019 Midlantic claiming activity is well ahead of last year, in our Claimbox report.
Allison De Luca tabbed as Colonial Downs race secretary
Industry veteran Allison De Luca will fill the role of racing secretary for the inaugural season at Colonial Downs.
Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future
Maryland racing interests won’t oppose a Pimlico study bill in Annapolis – but continue to push hard for support for a Laurel Park “super track.”
Prince Lucky again, and more: The week in social media
Prince Lucky, Preakness InfieldFest and more were on the minds of social media this week.
Purse account to continue support of Maryland-breds
The agreement will provide Maryland-breds about 9.4 percent of the total 2018 purse account for each of the next five years.
On eve of hearing, gloves off over Pimlico
Dueling pieces of legislation – and a pair of accusatory letters – have meant the gloves are off regarding the future of Pimlico.
Sunny Ridge earns top NJ-bred honors
Millionaire Sunny Ridge earned honors as NJ-bred Horse of the Year for 2018, while G3 winner Golden Brown was named top turf horse.
Oaklawn Invitational winner to get free Preakness pass
The winner of Oaklawn Park’s Derby day feature, the Oaklawn Invitational, will earn a free pass to the Preakness Stakes.
Pimlico, Ujjayi, and more: The week in social media
What’re Midlantic racing folks talking about on social media this week? Chelsea Lowman explores…
