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Monmouth Park shows handle increases
On-track, daily average, and total all-sources handle all rose at Monmouth Park during the meet which concluded Sunday, the track reported.
Monmouth Park announces senior personnel moves
Monmouth Park announced a pair of senior personnel moves, elevating Bill Anderson to president and CEO and John Heims to general manager.
Fran Burns to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
This year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, to be presented at Maryland Million, will go to Fran Burns for her volunteer involvement on several fronts.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
HISA delay bill introduced in US House
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Texas has introduced legislation to delay the implementation of HISA until 2024.
Tesio Stakes tops Laurel Park Labor Day card
The Federico Tesio Stakes – a win-and-you’re-in for the Preakness – tops a big Labor Day card at Laurel Park, which is part of a nine-stake weekend.
Who are the Top Midlantic Trainers?
Which Midlantic trainers have been en fuego since the end of the coronavirus breaks? We wondered the same thing, and here are the answers.
Timonium will not run in 2020
With the Maryland State Fair as we have known looking unlikely, the Timonium race meet will not occur, those days being run instead at Laurel Park.
Laurel: Lasix-free baby race draws full field
Laurel Park’s first Lasix-free juvenile race of 2020, a maiden event, has drawn a full gate of 10 on Friday’s card.
Parx Racing, Colonial Downs cancel Tuesday cards
With Tropical Storm Isaias lashing the Mid-Atlantic region, Parx Racing has canceled its Tuesday card.
ARCI: Most positives therapeutic overages
The latest data from the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) indicate that most “positives” are overages of permitted medications.
Monmouth sports betting: “We needed a break”
Horsemen hailed the Supreme Court’s decision on sports betting as one that could be a game-changer for Monmouth Park, returning the track to its glory days.
Supreme Court strikes down sports betting ban
The Supreme Court ruled that the law banning states from allowing sports betting is unconstitutional; Monmouth Park cheered, while the NTRA greeted the news warily.
Five tips for Preakness newcomers
New to the Preakness? Wondering where to go, how to get there, and how to have a great time? Check out our five tips to a great first Preakness!
At Colonial Downs, the future is in flames
Colonial Downs set its turf course aflame Tuesday, another step towards the return of live racing to New Kent County.
Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support
Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.
Kentucky Derby television ratings dip
Television ratings for the 144th Kentucky Derby fell to 9.1, the lowest level in six years but also the 12th straight year above 9.0.
Nick Hahn and the search for the perfect Derby julep
Our Nick Hahn has developed what he considers the perfect mint julep recipe for Derby day. So good you’ll say, “I’ll Have Another!”
Xpressbet CEO Luniewski steps down
Xpressbet CEO and president Ron Luniewski has stepped down, the company announced today.
Justify leads final pre-Derby NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With the Kentucky Derby upon us, Justify is rated the top three-year-old in the latest NTRA poll, while West Coast remained the leader for older horses.
