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Monmouth Park cancels August 2 card
With hot weather along the East Coast, Monmouth Park has canceled its card for Friday, August 2.
Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
Flightline leads NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
In the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, the undefeated Flightline, winner of the Met MIle, is alone on top.
MHBA announces election results
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced the results of its most recent board of directors election, which sets one-third of the board.
Skeptical horsemen voice HISA concerns
Horsemen packed a Laurel Park restaurant to learn more about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and vent their concerns.
Off to the Races radio to take brief hiatus
In the face of the coronavirus emergency, which has shut down all of the tracks in the Mid-Atlantic, Off to the Races radio will take a two-week break.
Coronavirus, Florida Derby, more: The week in social media
The coronavirus emergency continues to take a toll on the racing world, plus stars in West Virginia and the Floriday Derby, in the week in social media.
Charles Town horsemen pondering uncertain future
The more fortunate trainers at Charles Town can focus on keeping their horses fit, but for those less fortunate the coronavirus emergency could be dire.
Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”
In the wake of a “stay-at-home” order issued by WV Gov. Jim Justice, Charles Town Races announced today it would cease live racing “until further notice.”
Bob Manfuso, Maryland racing mainstay, passes at 82
Maryland racing mainstay Bob Manfuso — owner, breeder, board member, and onetime track co-owner — passed away Thursday at age 82.
Off to the Races radio: Easter, Allen featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature VTA president Debbie Easter and Laurel Park-based trainer Ferris Allen.
Mary Shunk receives Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
The 2017 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, presented by Maryland Million, goes to Mary Shunk, director of The Retreat at Beckleysville.
Sources: Deal could bring Colonial Downs back to life
Colonial Downs has not hosted Thoroughbred racing since 2013, but sources say a deal being discussed could lead to its sale and revitalization.
Monmouth Park’s Bob Kulina to retire
Bob Kulina, a New Jersey racing fixture for decades, will retire effective the end of 2017, the track announced.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale: Looking behind the results
Which sires did well at the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale? Which states? Which damsires? Who was buying? The answers…
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale concludes with gross, average gains
The expanded Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale in Timonium saw gross sales rise by over 20 percent, with the average up nearly five percent.
Heritage Stallions partners to split
Louis Merryman and Drs. Tom and Brooke Bowman, the partners in Heritage Stallions, have announced they will split into two breeding operations.
Delaware Park Owners’ Day celebrates industry’s economic impact
Delaware Park’s 25th annual Owners’ Day was a celebration of racing, sure, but also the industry’s impact on Delaware’s economy.
Region-bred yearlings power first day of Fasig-Tipton sale
The five yearlings to sell for more than $100,000 on day one of Fasig-Tipton’s two-day yearling sale all were bred in the mid-Atlantic.
Racing industry pitches in for Puerto Rico horses
With 800 horses in need at the race track in Puerto Rico, the racing industry has provided supplies, which arrived today. Plus, how you can help.
