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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.
MTROA seeking to add community component to Preakness
While it won’t operate Preakness weekend racing in 2025, the state-created MTROA is nevertheless hoping to build a weeklong celebratoin around it.
Pimlico summer meet shifted to September
Originally slated to run in August, Pimlico will now instead run nine dates in September, with Laurel Park running the August dayes.
Gofundme launched for injured Md. racing official Steve Moyer
With Maryland racing official and former trainer Steve Moyer in an ICU with severe burns, fellow racing official Elvis Trujillo, Jr. has launched a fundraiser.
No turning back: New law pushes Maryland industry on Pimlico-Laurel project
A law adopted this month sends a message to the Maryland racing industry: get the Pimlico-Laurel renovation project in gear.
Off to the Races radio: Easter, Kelly featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature Virginia Equine Alliance President Debbie Easter and author Jennifer Kelly.
Artful Splatter retains Geisha title as Commission rejects Robb appeal
Artful Splatter was first under the wire in the Geisha S. and remains the winner after the Md. Racing Commission rejected losing trainer John Robb’s appeal.
“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill
A Maryland House committee today heard widespread support for a proposal to keep the Preakness at a renovated Pimlico and to rebuild Laurel.
Pimlico legislation: Questions and Answers
Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!
Pumpkin Rumble retires and more: The week in social media
PA-bred Pumpkin Rumble, a multiple graded stakes winner, retired, plus a trainer’s milestone and more, in the week in social media.
Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland revise TAA funding procedure
The sales companies Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland will modify the checkoff program they use to help fund the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Jim McCue to receive MJC Special Award of Merit
Jim McCue, Maryland track photographer for nearly 50 years, will receive the award Preakness week for his service to the racing industry.
Stellar Wind repeats as Va-bred champion
Stellar Wind will be honored as Virginia-bred horse of the year Friday evening in a ceremony at Great Meadow, as will the divisional champions.
Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
Good Night Shirt, Deputed Testamony newest Maryland Hall of Famers
The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame’s fifth class includes Good Night Shirt and Preakness winner Deputed Testamony.
Carr’s Exaggerator photo wins Frutkoff Award
A photo by Rob Carr of Exaggerator in the homestretch of the Preakness has won the Jerry Frutkoff Preakness Photograph Award.
Laurel Park among tracks participating in PDJF Derby day fundraiser
Laurel Park will be one of two dozen racetracks participating in a Derby day fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).
Stronach endorses federal bill on racing medication
Frank Stronach, whose Stronach Group owns Laurel Park and Pimlico, has endorsed federal legislation on medication that opponents fear will lead to a Lasix ban.
Hopkins, RMTC receive ARCI awards
Mike Hopkins of the Maryland Racing Commission and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium were honored by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
