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Bill Knauf to head Maryland Jockey Club
Bill Knauf, a longtime executive at Monmouth Park, will take the reins as the new head of the Maryland Jockey Club.
Stakes-placed 2yo added to Inglis Digital sale
The September 25 Inglis Digital sale has received a big late addition in the form of stakes-placed 2yo filly Bellavinino.
Delaware Park turf course dedicated to John Mooney
On its Owners Day, Delaware Park dedicated its turf course to longtime exec John Mooney and, with horsemen and riders, made a donation to the PDJF.
Meadowlands cancels Saturday card
Due to a forecast calling for heavy rain, live racing has been canceled for Saturday, Oct. 1, for the all-turf Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet.
Chris Griffin to be new Monmouth Park announcer
Parx Racing track announcer Chris Griffin will take over the announcing duties at Monmouth Park from Frank Mirahmadi, who moves to Saratoga.
Who are the leading 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.
Horologist owner Beatty faces Monmouth ban
Grade 3 winner Horologist’s owner Cameron Beatty is banned from Monmouth Park for violating the track’s Covid-19 protocols — by entering winner’s circle.
Off to the Races radio set for July 25
Off to the Races Radio returns July 25 with a show featuring trainers Ferris Allen and Karen Godsey, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Rosario Montanez on the improve
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill last Friday, has continued to improve after undergoing Saturday surgery, his agent said.
Charles Town offers Thursday carryover
In its Thursday card, Charles Town will have a carryover of more than $35,000 in the Pick 5, which kicks off in race four.
Colonial Downs to race without spectators
After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.
Equestricon announces 2018 schedule as tickets now on sale
Back for a second year, Equestricon will take place in Louisville October 29 and 30 — just in advance of the Breeders’ Cup.
Charles Town Classic: No risk, big reward with $1 million pool
The Charles Town Classic Million Dollar Challenge is free to enter, and if you pick 11 races correctly, you’ll share in $1 million!
In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step
One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.
Fasig-Tipton May sale catalog now available online
Some 600 hips are entered in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds in Training sale taking place in mid-May in Timonium.
Turf racing, Rainbow 6 carryover on tap at Laurel Park
The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.
Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future
The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.
Claimbox: Claiming activity through March lags 2017
In our February Claimbox report: claiming activity is off by 4.5 percent versus 2017, plus trainers have been the busiest?
A few minutes with… New ARCI chair Mike Hopkins
A visit with Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins, the incoming chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
VA Gov. Northam signs historical racing law to “reinvigorate” racing industry
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Tuesday signed a law that will allow “historical racing” machines in Virginia and is expected to allow Colonial Downs to reopen for live racing.
