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Colonial Downs adds makeup race day
Colonial Downs will add a day of live racing in its final week of the meet to make up for a day earlier lost to bad weather.
Jockeys’ Guild, racetracks to hold national fundraiser
The Jockeys’ Guild and racetracks across the country will raise awareness for Disability Independence Day and funds for the PDJF July 27.
Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.
Monmouth Park forced to cancel opening card
With high winds and heavy rain hitting the Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park was forced to cancel today’s opening day card.
Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial
In their first public interview on the topic, Churchill Downs see “great opportunity” at Colonial Downs because of Virginia’s gaming-and-racing model.
Dead heats the order of the day at WV-bred awards
Sunday’s WV-bred awards honored the best West Virginia-breds, and in several categories, the voters couldn’t pick just one.
Tim Ritvo leaves Stronach Group
The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.
Maryland Million set for October 24
The 2020 Maryland Million — the 35th renewal of the biggest day for state-sired horses — will take place October 24 at Laurel Park.
Knicks Go is back, and more: The week in social media
Maryland-bred Knicks Go bounced back with a big win, A. P. Indy died, and more, in the week in social media.
Pimlico redo bill takes first step towards passage
Legislation that would provide the funding and structure to raze and rebuild Pimlico and Laurel Park passed the Senate Budget Committee Friday in Annapolis.
Valedictorian tabbed as NJ-bred Horse of the Year
Multiple graded stakes winner Valedictorian has been named New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year, the state’s Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced.
WV Racing Commission rescinds seven naproxen rulings
The West Virginia Racing Commission has rescinded seven naproxen positives incurred at Charles Town because of differing screening levels employed by different labs.
Record Curlin colt powers strong Fasig-Tipton sale
The two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale recorded solid gains, driven in part by a record-high Curlin colt.
Fasig-Tipton numbers up after busy first day
The average was up and buybacks were down on a busy first of two day at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-olds sale.
Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale by the numbers
Some facts and figs about the Fasig-Tipton Two-Year-Olds in training sale taking place Monday and Tuesday in Timonium.
Expectations high on eve of Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale
The market for two-year-olds has been strong so far in 2017, and expectations are high for this week’s Fasig-Tipton juvenile sale.
With opening day at hand, Monmouth hoping for bounceback year
Monmouth Park suffered significant betting and attendance losses in 2016. With its 2017 meet opening Saturday, management is hoping better days are at hand.
Monmouth Park earns safety reaccreditation
Monmouth Park has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
How low will odds for Always Dreaming go?
Always Dreaming was 9-2 when he won the Kentucky Derby. What’ll he be in the Preakness? Recent races provide some guidance.
Laurel Park winter meet saw strong wagering gains
Total wagering on Laurel Park’s just-concluded winter meeting was up more than 20 percent versus 2016, with average daily handle up 15 percent.
