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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.
Delaware Park moves up Aug. 28 post time
With the area under a heat advisory for Wednesday, August 28, Delaware Park will advance its post times by one hour.
Laurel Park delays Friday post time
With high temperatures in the area, Laurel Park has delayed its first post for its Friday, August 5 card to 1:50 p.m.
Huge Haskell day for Monmouth valet Kevin Velez
Haskell Stakes day at Monmouth Park produced big afternoons for a number of people, including Kevin Velez, valet for the winners of all six stakes.
Colonial Downs, Monmouth to debut combined wager
Colonial Downs and Monmouth Park on Monday will unveil their new Mid-Atlantic Pick 4, which combines two races at each in a weekly sequence.
On race, racing has “to do more”
In the second of two parts, some in racing acknowledge the need to do more to promote diversity – but what does that mean, and what would it look like?
Monmouth Park to have fans for opener
With new coronavirus rules in New Jersey, Monmouth Park will be able to celebrate its July 3 opening day with fans permitted.
Delaware Park reduces permitted attendance
Delaware Park will reduce the number of patrons permitted from 3,000 to 1,000, effective immediately, the track announced.
Fasig-Tipton: Consignors have fingers crossed
In a crazy year, consignors approaching the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale – breezes start tomorrow, and the sale is next week – hope for the best.
In racing, “Where is the conversation about race?”
The protests after the killing of George Floyd led racing organizations to issue statements – but many wonder where people of color are in the conversation.
Fasig-Tipton outlines covid-19 safety steps
With its 2-year-olds in training sale coming up this week, Fasig-Tipton Midlantic has outlined the steps it intends to take for coronavirus safety.
Monmouth unveils ’18 stakes sked, shifts to more “event days”
Among the biggest changes to the stakes schedule at Monmouth in 2018 will be the track’s five event days, each anchored by at least two graded stakes.
If one Pimlico study is good, are two better?
New Maryland legislation would create something no one knew was needed: a second Pimlico study group in addition to the ongoing Stadium Authority study.
Maryland Racing Commission OKs Pimlico study phase 2
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave its support to the second of two phases of a study to determine the future of Pimlico.
San Luis Rey fire named NTRA Moment of the Year
The tragic fire which killed 46 horses at San Luis Rey training center was the clear winner as NTRA Moment of the Year.
Opinion: Approve the Charles Town stakes schedule
The WV Racing Commission rejected the Charles Town stakes schedule, endangering the CT Classic. The Commission should reverse course and save the Classic.
English Tudor tests clean, Laurel quarantine lifted
English Tudor tested free of equine herpesvirus earlier today, prompting the Maryland Jockey Club to life the quarantine on Barn 20 at Laurel Park.
Monmouth to offer owner bonuses, free backside workers’ comp
Monmouth Park will sweeten the financial pot for owners and trainers this year to increase field size, as well as opening on Kentucky Derby day.
Arrogate named World’s Best Racehorse
For the second straight year – this time despite a disappointing second half of the season – Arrogate was named the World’s Best Racehorse.
U-Maryland Equine Studies Program to receive special award
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies Program will receive a special award from the Md. Horse Breeders Association.
