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Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
VEA commercial wins “Telly Award”
A television commercial produced for the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) titled “Virginia wins with horses” has won a Telly Award.
VRC gives thumbs up to acquisition of Colonial Downs
The Virginia Racing Commission signed off on Churchill Downs’s proposed acquisition of Colonial Downs June 8.
Bobby Lillis hopes to give backstretch “an ear” at MRC
Former jockey and head of the Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation Bobby Lillis has a background unlike any other member of the Md. Racing Commission.
Colonial Downs lowers Pick-5 takeout
Colonial Downs will lower the takeout on its traditional Pick 5 wager to 12% and will alter the rules so that carryovers are possible.
One crazy week: The week in social media
With coronavirus, and lots more, it’s been a crazy week, in the week in social media.
Laurel Park live racing on hiatus “until further notice”
After days of uncertainty the Maryland Jockey Club said it would cease racing at Laurel Park indefinitely because of the coronavirus emergency.
Charles Town to resume racing, postpone CT Classic
After two dark days, Charles Town Races will resume live racing Friday, March 20. The track also announced it will postpone the CT Classic to an as-yet undetermined date.
Laurel Park to prohibit shippers
Racing at Laurel Park will take on the flavor of an intrasquad scrimmage, as only horses stabled there or at Pimlico will be permitted on the grounds.
Charles Town cancels March 19 card
For the second straight day, the coronavirus has prompted Charles Town to cancel its racing while it seeks permission to run going forward.
Md Legislature gives final OK to Pimlico redo bill
Legislation to redo Pimlico and Laurel Park passed both houses of the Md. Legislature Wednesday and now heads to the Governor.
Former jump jock Chris Gracie turning to bloodstock
Chris Gracie, a former steeplechase rider, has a 25-head consignment at this week’s Fasig-Tipton sale, the largest he’s offered.
Hopes high for expanded Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Hopes are high — and fingers crossed — for the expanded Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale which takes place Monday and Tuesday in Timonium.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale by the numbers
How many grays at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling sale? Maryland-breds? How many out of Forestry mares? The answers to these and other questions…
Consensus-seeking Jockeys’ Guild not for – but not against – federal bill
The Jockeys’ Guild has taken a position not quite for, and not quite against, pending legislation to nationalize racing drug rules in hopes a consensus will form.
IRS to adopt new, bettor-friendly rules on parimutuel win reporting
The IRS and Treasury Department have said they will adopt new, bettor-friendly rules reducing reporting requirements for parimutuel winnings.
NJ Racing Commission ups fines for Navarro, Gindi
Trainer Jorge Navarro and owner Randal Gindi will pay increased fines for their infamous “juice man” video following a New Jersey Racing Commission decision Wednesday.
Laurel Park to race Mondays in the fall
Laurel Park will begin racing four days a week on a Friday-Monday schedule starting the second weekend in October. Here’s why.
Navarro out – but Chublicious in – for Saturday’s De Francis Dash
Trainer Jorge Navarro’s big mouth will keep two horses he nominated to the De Francis Dash from running — but not a third. Why? There’s a better reason than you might think.
Delaware Park jockeys visit children’s hospital
Delaware Park jockeys brought the racing world alive for patients at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children September 12.
