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Colonial Downs moves Million card to Aug. 11
Colonial Downs has shifted its scheduled August 10 Arlington Million card to Sunday, August 11 because of forecasted rain.
Colonial Downs announces delays, could delay Aug. 10 card
Colonial Downs will delay its August 8 and 9 cards to August 12 and 13, the track announced, and might delay its August 10 Arlington Million card.
What HISA says about whip rules
With the July 1 implementation of the first set of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rules, here’s what they have to say about whip use.
Racehorse safety summit focuses on data
The 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit focused on how racing is using data to promote the health of its equine and human athletes.
What HISA says about claiming races
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) rules about to go into effect, here’s what HISA has to say about claiming races.
Penn Mile to be canceled
With no clear date for racing to return announced, Penn National announced that its annual marquee event, the Penn Mile, would be canceled this year.
Laurel posts dateless condition book
It does not include live racing dates, but in a positive sign for the return of racing, Laurel Park has released a condition book for its return to action.
Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing
After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.
Off to the Races radio set for Saturday return
After a four-week break, Off to the Races Radio will return to the air Saturday, April 25 with an action-packed show.
Online bidding to be offered at future Fasig-Tipton sales
Fasig-Tipton will offer buyers the option of bidding online at all future auctions, the company announced today, an important step in these days of coronavirus.
Fravel: Preakness could go before Derby
Stronach Group exec Craig Fravel, in an interview with NBC Sports, said Wednesday that the Preakness might end up running prior to the Kentucky Derby.
Charles Town hopes to “grab 100 percent” of Thanksgiving night betting
Charles Town for the first time is racing Thanksgiving night — the only North American Thoroughbred track to do so — and hopes for a big wagering night.
Monmouth Park to race 52 days in 2018
Monmouth Park will race 52 days in 2018 — up from 50 this year — and an additional six all-turf cards will take place at the Meadowlands.
Fasig-Tipton mixed sale adds dozens of horses
The Fasig-Tipton mixed sale taking place next month has added 73 hores to its catalog, now at 277, including 41 horses of racing age.
Pennsylvania Thoroughbred industry could get boost from new law
The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred industry will see its share of gambling revenues protected under the new law, signed by the Governor October 30.
Trevor McCarthy will shift tack to New York
Jockey Trevor McCarthy, out since May, will shift his tack to New York and work with agent Steve Rushing once he returns next month.
Penny Chenery wins Big Sport of Turfdom award
The late Penny Chenery will receive one more award: the Big Sport of Turfdom Award, recognizing those who enhance coverage of the sport, from the Turf Publicists of America.
Big figs at Fasig-Tipton November
At yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton November sale, 19 horses, including two bred in the Mid-Atlantic, fetched winning bids over $1 million.
Big prices, no problem: New regs profit Breeders’ Cup bettors
The number of automatic IRS filings at the Breeders’ Cup dropped 97 percent this year versus last thanks to new, bettor-friendly rules.
Maryland Jockey Club announces bolstered ’18 winter stakes sked
From a Maryland Jockey Club release A total of 22 stakes worth $2.25 million in purses, highlighted by a Winter Carnival program featuring the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie (G2) and $250,000 General George (G3) Feb. 17, will be contested...
