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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 touts second quarter decline in equine fatalities
Equine fatalities at tracks covered by HISA declined by 49% in the second quarter versus the same period a year ago, the organization announced today.
Jockey Health Day held at Delaware Park
The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Fund hosted a day dedicated to bolstering the health of its jockey colony.
Pimlico Pick 6 solved, payout over $479k
One and only one bettor solved PImlico’s Jackpot Pick 6 Thursday, leading to a payout of $479,801 after it carried through Preakness weekend.
Fasig-Tipton: How the Midlantic-breds did
How’d the Midlantic-breds do at the recently completed Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds sale? We’ve got the answer.
Monmouth to delay opening of race meet
In the face of the coronavirus emergency, Monmouth Park will close for simulcasting effective later today and delay its opening day by three weeks.
Md. House passes Pimlico-Laurel redo bill
Legislation that would allow for both Pimlico and Laurel Park to be razed and rebuilt easily passed the Maryland House on Sunday.
Md. Gov. Hogan orders tracks closed to “general public”
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Sunday ordered racetracks and casinos closed to the “general public,” setting off a scramble to determine what exactly he means.
Parx Racing suspended over coronavirus concerns
With fears of coronavirus shutting down most major sports, the show is going on in horseracing, except at Parx, which is shuttered.
Off to the Races radio: Mark Casse featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will trainer Mark Casse, an outpsoken supporter of this week’s indictments of 27 on horse doping charges.
Crane farm fire, indictments, more: The week in social media
Crane Thoroughbreds suffered a deadly barn fire, indictments rocked racing, and more, in the week in social media.
Maryland breeder Binnie Houghton passes away
Longtime Maryland breeder Elizabeth Binnie Houghton passed away earlier this week at age 79.
Midlantic handle rises in July
Mid-Atlantic handle was up solidly in July versus July 2016, with Charles Town, Delaware, Laurel, and Parx all showing gains.
WV Breeders Classics races unveiled
This year’s 31st West Virginia Breeders Classics will feature nine races with a combined purse of $1 million, including the $350,00 Classic.
Schoenthal: MTHA election about working for common good
In the upcoming MTHA board election, candidate Phil Schoenthal says in an open letter, support candidates who can work together for the common good.
Charles Town to offer low-takeout jackpot Pick 6
The new jackpot wager Charles Town will offer starting August 17 will carry a takeout of twelve percent.
Johnson: MTHA election choice between vibrant future, failing past
The upcoming MTHA board election is a critical moment, board member Larry Johnson writes in an open letter.
Robb: MTHA election about protecting Maryland owners, trainers
The upcoming MTHA board election must put in a board focused on the well-being of Maryland owners and trainers, Jerry Robb writes in an open letter.
MTHA election: Agreement on many – but not all – issues
With all 15 board seats of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) up for election this year, there is widespread agreement on many — but not all — issues.
New parimutuel tax rule moving towards adoption
A federal rule that would modernize how taxes on parimutuel winnings are calculated is nearing adoption, according to the Trump Administration.
