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Smaller Fasig-Tipton yearling sale topped by Maryland-bred
A slimmed down Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw the average hold steady and the median rise and was topped by a Maryland-bred filly.
HISA to establish veterinary advisory committee
Thie Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has announced it is seeking applicants to serve on a veterinary advisory committee.
Jeiron Barbosa to return quicker than expected
Apprentice jockey Jeiron Barbosa, injured Tuesday in a fall, got surprise good news Friday and will be back on horseback next week.
TAA accredits 42 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it has accredited 42 aftercare organizations for 2022, one a newcomer.
“Extremely lucky” Jeiron Barbosa escapes serious injury in spill
Apprentice rider Jeiron Barbosa walked away with only an injured wrist after an incident at Parx Racing that saw four riders unseated.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 553 for fall yearling sale
This year’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale has 553 hips cataloged — a 27% increase over 2019, the company says.
Big M-at-Monmouth meet added to NJ sked
Pending approval, Monmouth Park will add nine racing days in October to the racing schedule in what is billed as a Meadowlands-at-Monmouth meet.
Heavenly Cause, What a Summer enter Md. Hall of fame
The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame today announced Eclipse champions What a Summer and Heavenly Cause as its newest members.
Gofundme set up for Leslie Condon’s horses
The sudden passing of Charles Town trainer Leslie Condon affects more than three dozen horses in her care, and the community is taking action.
Preakness winner to get B. C. Classic berth
The winner of this year’s Grade 1 Preakness will get an automatic berth a month later in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic — a first for a Triple Crown race.
Charles Town Classic, Oaks to share card for first time
Necessity being the mother of invention, Charles Town Races will for the first time hold its two graded races, the Classic and Oaks, on the same card.
Mike Smith among NTWAB honorees
Jockey Mike Smith heads the list of honorees for the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters annual awards banquet October 31.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale catalog online
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale in Timonium October 1-2 is now available online.
G1 winner Long River to stand at Anchor and Hope
Long River, the son of A. P. Indy who won a Group 1 race and earned over $770,000, will stand stud at Maryland’s Anchor and Hope Farm.
Track supers event in 2019 to be held at Charles Town
The 18th Annual Track Superintendents Field Day, a networking and educational event for track supers, will take place at Charles Town Races in June 2019.
El Gran Senor, Caesar’s Wish named to Md. Hall of Fame
European champion El Gran Senor and fleet filly Caesar’s Wish comprise the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame class of 2018.
Triple Crown hero Justify retired from racing
Justify, the undefeated Triple Crown hero, has been retired from racing with what trainer Bob Baffert called “some filling in his ankle.”
VEA: More discretion need in proposed Va. historical racing regs
Regulations governing historic racing machines in Virginia must have greater flexibility and discretion if this industry is to thrive, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) argued in a letter to the Commission.
Monomoy Girl making strong move in Top Thoroughbred Poll
Monomoy Girl’s fourth Grade 1 win of the season this past weekend catapulted her to third in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
MATCH Series contributes to solid handle at Delaware Park
The Dashing Beauty and Hockessin Stakes at Delaware Park — part of the revived MATCH Series — both saw significant handle gains from last year.
