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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.
Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at Tuesday’s sale, by the numbers.
Amicar positive DQs Don’t Call Me Mary
The Maryland Racing Commission voted to disqualify Don’t Call Me Mary, trained by Todd Pletcher, from a November 2021 race at Laurel for an Amicar positive.
Delaware Park to move up weekend post time
Delaware Park will conclude its 2022 season with early first posts Friday and Saturday to accomodate fans more readily for Breeders’ Cup wagering.
Jessica Paquette named new track announcer at Parx
Jessica Paquette, racing analyst at Colonial Downs in recent years, will take the role of track announcer at Parx Racing.
Kentucky Derby to be held without fans
After trying to find ways to have fans, Churchill Downs today announced the Kentucky Derby would take place without fans.
Black-Eyed Susan to be run on Preakness day
The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, typically the anchor of the Preakness eve card, will instead take place on Preakness day this year.
Off to the Races radio lineup for August 22
Off to the Races Radio returns August 22 with a show VHBPA head Frank Petramalo, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Charles Town trainer Leslie Condon passes
Leslie Condon, a trainer at Charles Town Races and CTHBPA board member, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at age 49.
Colonial Downs cancels, Pneumatic plans, more: The week in social media
Colonial Downs ends its meet, Pneumatic will skip the Derby and point to the Preakness, and more, in the week in social media.
For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds
The sudden closure of Colonial Downs left Virginia horsemen in the lurch – but aware things are much better than they were a couple years ago.
EquiLottery to offer PNGI content in Kentucky test
The innovative EquiLottery game will offer content from Penn National, Charles Town, and other tracks when it begins a test phase in Kentucky in 2019.
Justify near-unanimous as leader of Top Thoroughbred Poll
Only one of 42 voters in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll picked Justify as the nation’s top runner.
NJ racing interests welcome new Big M sportsbook
The Garden State racing industry welcomed the opening of the new FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands Saturday — but said more must be done to put racing on firm footing.
Virginia: 3000 historical racing terminals, 30 days live racing under proposed regs
Regulations proposed by the Virginia Racing Commission would allow 3000 historical racing terminals statewide while calling for one day of live racing per 100 terminals – at least 30 for max buildout.
AmTote to partner with Sportradar to provide sports betting platform
AmTote will partner with Sportradar to offer its customers comprehensive sports betting services, the company announced today.
Diversify new addition to NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
G2 Suburban winner Diversify was the only new addition to the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, still headed by Triple Crown champ Justify.
Harrison named president of Maryland Horse Breeders Association
Veterinarian Michael Harrison is the new president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, with a new vice-president and secretary/treasurer also announced.
Canter for the Cause attracts 229 to Old Hilltop
The fifth annual Canter for the Cause attracted 229 riders to the chance to ride their horses on the racetrack at Pimlico.
Maryland Jockey Club names new racing secretary; VP-Racing Hale named to new position
Maryland Jockey Club VP-Racing Georganne Hale has been named to a new position in the company, with her racing secretary duties to be taken over by Chris Merz.
