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Darby to take full control of Monmouth Park
Darby Development has signed an 85-year lease agreement to take full control of Monmouth Park, with plans for expansion.
Parx Racing temporarily off the turf
Parx Racing will conduct all racing on the dirt track for the time being as outside experts analyze the turf course for holes and inconsistencies.
Charles Town: Zimny bullish as he leaves the track
As he completes his final week on the job, Charles Town racing head Erich Zimny discusses everything from worst day on the job to best accomplishment.
Off the charts at Delaware Park
Racetrack chart callers have a critical, if often overlooked job, and Mike Valiante visited with the callers at Delaware Park to learn more.
EHV scare leads to brief quarantine of Delaware Park
A potential equine herpesvirus case led briefly to a quarantine of Delaware Park Wednesday, but the track was given the all-clear later in the day.
Virginia Commission: Horses up, purses down at Colonial
The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.
Maryland Commission tightens riding crop rule
Jockeys will be limited to six overhand strikes of the riding crop in Maryland – and eventually regionally – under new rules that didn’t please everyone.
Maryland Commission shelves Lasix-free baby races
The Stronach Group came to the Maryland Racing Commission for an endorsement of Lasix-free baby races. Instead it got a tongue-lashing.
Kentucky Derby will have spectators
The Kentucky Derby, delayed from May until the first Saturday in September, will take place in front of spectators, Churchill Downs Inc. said today.
Fasig-Tipton 2020 2yo sale by the numbers
We break down the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale by the numbers – including some numbers you didn’t know you wanted.
Pimlico to reopen for off-track betting
The clubhouse at Pimlico Race Course will reopen for off-track wagering starting Thursday and will be open on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.
Colonial Downs: Virginia House approves historical racing
The possibility of racing returning to Colonial Downs moved forward today, when the Va. House approved a critical “historical racing” bill.
Claimbox: Claiming activity declines in January
In our January Claimbox report: claiming activity in the region was off by nearly 10 percent, and three trainers led the rest with seven claims each.
Dr. Patty Hogan to trainers: “Most important person is you”
In a Tuesday presentation, Dr. Patty Hogan told trainers that business as usual will lead to racing’s demise – but that they have the power to make change.
Your chance to name first foal of Peace and Justice
The first foal by Peace and Justice was born Super Bowl Sunday – and now you can name this PA-bred filly! Here’s how.
Charles Town: 2018 stakes schedule
The 2018 stakes schedule at Charles Town looks very much like the 2017 slate, with one race getting a new name. Say hello to the Dance to Bristol Stakes…
Charles Town: Stakes slate approved – at last – by WV Racing Commission
Less than two weeks after voting against Charles Town’s 2018 stakes schedule, the state Racing Commission today voted to approve it.
NTRA. RMTC to hold continuing ed conference for state, racetrack vets
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) are teaming up to hold a June conference for racetrack vets.
Thoroughbred Makeover accepts record 794 trainers
Continuing its strong growth, the Retired Racehorse Project announced today that it had accepted 794 trainers for this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover.
Beyond the Wire will host a free program on injuries and racehorses
Beyond the Wire, the Maryland racehorse retirement program, will host a free program featuring Dr. Patty Hogan about the implications of injuries in racehorses.
