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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.
Nominations open for Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Maryland Million seeks nominations for the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award to people making a meaningful if under-appreciated contribution to the industry.
Jaime Rodriguez named Guild’s “Jockey of the Week”
Delaware-based jockey Jaime Rodriguez, who won eight straight races bridging two weeks, is the Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week.
Wanamaker’s to sell 24 in upcoming sale
Wanamaker’s, the online auction house, has 24 horses catalogued for its next online auction September 29.
Peter Howe, trainer of two champions, passes
Peter Howe, father of Colonial Downs exec Jill Byrne and one of just four people to train champions over jumps and on the flat, has passed away.
Rider Montanez undergoes successful surgery
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill Friday at Laurel Park, underwent successful surgery Saturday.
Fundraiser launched for injured jock Montanez
Jockey Rosario Montanez was seriously injured Friday at Laurel Park, and within 24 hours, the state racing community was supporting a Gofundme page for him.
Off to the Races radio returns July 18
Off to the Races Radio returns July 18 with a show featuring Alicia Hughes of the NTRA, plus handicapping with Derby Bill and more.
Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener
The Colonial Downs meet,wich kicks off July 27, will feature Virginia-bred and Virginia-sired runners for its opening dates.
Sheldon Russell to miss time with wrist break
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a gate accident at Delaware Park, will miss up to six weeks with a broken wrist, his agent said.
Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.
Xpressbet to offer $25,000 Preakness win wager
Wagering company Xpressbet will once again offer one fan the chance to make a $25,000 win wager on the next month’s Preakness Stakes.
Justify secures top spot in new NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
The latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll shows Justify grabbing the top spot among three-year-olds, with West Coast retaining the older horse lead.
At ARCI conference, a call for wagering innovation
Participants in this week’s ARCI conference called for wagering innovation, including fixed-odds betting, as a way to promote growth.
Panelists spar over uniformity at ARCI conference
What’s the best way to achieve uniformity and fairness in racing drug rules? Panelists offered differing opinions at the ARCI conference.
Preakness InfieldFest acts announced
The Stronach Group today announced the acts that will headline this year’s Preakness InfieldFest.
Maryland Seminar Series to kick off April 21
The Maryland Thoroughbred Seminar Series – cospsonsored by The Racing Biz and Maryland Horse Breeders Association – kicks off April 21 and all are welcome!
TVG, Jockeys’ Guild to hold PDJF telethon
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) will be the beneficiary of a telethon to be held April 8 on TVG, in conjunction with the Jockeys’ Guild.
Jockeys’ Guild calls on industry to “do more” for rider safety
The Jockeys’ Guild today issued a statement calling on the industry to increase its focus on rider safety and injury prevention.
Annual Totally Thoroughbred show to take place July 7
The seventh annual Totally Thoroughbred, which benefits the Beyond the Wire aftercare program, will take place at Pimlico July 7.
