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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.
Eight named as finalists for Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Eight horses, ranging from the sport’s earliest stars to modern millionaires, are finalists for the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
HISA seeks public input on anti-doping rules draft
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking public input on its draft medication and anti-doping rules.
Jonathan Thomas to judge MHBA yearling show
The 88th annual Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association (MHBA) Yearling Show will take place July 24, and this year trainer Jonathan Thomas will judge.
Instructional webinar on HISA registration planned
On June 16 Ownerview will host an instructional webinar on registration under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
Laurel Park to race, with tightened restrictions
After a couple of days of confusion following Gov. Hogan’s emergency order Sunday, Laurel Park will race this weekend with additional restrictions.
Fasig-Tipton to delay Midlantic 2yo sale
Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic 2-year-old sale, the region’s marquee sale, will be two sales this year, one in May a bit later than planned, the second in June.
Hogan: Preakness postponement discussions underway
In a Tuesday press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that his office in discussion with the Maryland Jockey Club about postponing the Preakness.
Derby switched to September; no word on Preakness yet
The Kentucky Derby will take place Sepember 5 – more than four months after originally scheduled – because of COVID-19 fears.
Penn National to suspend racing temporarily
Penn National Race Course in Grantville, PA will suspend live racing as a result of the coronavirus, the track announced today.
Drazin: “Cheating cannot be tolerated”
Monmouth Park chief Dennis Drazin today issued a statement in response to the indictments of last week that doesn’t seem likely to please many.
Monmouth shows gains, but not without complications
The just-completed Monmouth Park race meet showed rises in attendance and handle, but not everyone was happy.
Monmouth closes with attendance, handle gains
Monmouth Park concluded its 2017 season Sunday and announced gains in attendance and handle.
Maryland to increase state-sired maiden bonus
Breeders of horses bred and sired in Maryland that break their maidens in-state will receiv a 50 percent bonus, starting with the Laurel Park fall meet.
Fasig-Tipton fall catalog now online
The catalog for the two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale is now available online, the company said.
Laurel Park summer handle jumps by a quarter
The average daily handle at the just-completed Laurel Park summer meet rose by more than 25 percent, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
Delaware Park to race 81 days in 2018
Delaware Park and the state’s horsemen’s group have agreed to a one-year contract extension guaranteeing 81 days of live racing in 2018.
Maryland: Lengthy dextrorphan case leaves both sides unhappy
Mary Eppler trainee Story Spinner had a dextrorphan positive February 10. So why did it take six months for the Maryland Racing Commission to resolve the case?
Fasig-Tipton fall sale to be two days
Because of high entry volume, the Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale in Timonium will take place over two days rather than the one originally scheduled.
Opinion: Steps for this MTHA board and the next
The current and next Maryland horsemen’s group (MTHA) boards should take certain steps in the interests of transparency — and democracy.
