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Dashing Beauty time revised
The time for Sunday’s Dashing Beauty Stakes at Delaware Park has been revised downwards after questions were raised.
Delaware Park postpones July 10 card
WIth extremely hot weather in the forecast for Wednesday, July 10, Delaware Park has postponed its July 10 card to July 11.
Company: “No affiliation” with suspended trainer Potts
Officials, including a former Maryland trainer, with the company whose product got trainer Wayne Potts suspended say they have no relationship with Potts.
Churchill CEO: “Virginia has a chance to be reborn”
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen told the Virginia Racing Commission that he sees big opportunity for racing but may have ruffled some feathers, too.
Pimlico to have training pause
Training at Pimlico will shut down for three days to allow the Maryland Jockey Club to perform maintenance on the main track.
Laurel Park cancels half of Friday card
High winds forced Laurel Park to cancel its eight-race Friday card after four races had been completed.
MD-bred stakes winner, flashy debut, and more: The week in social media
Recent Parx maiden winner Max Player took a step towards Kentucky, a Maryland-bred logged his first stake, and more, in the week in social media.
Pimlico-Laurel revamp bill introduced in MD House
Introduced in the state Senate Monday, legislation to fund the revamp of PImlico and Laurel Park was unveiled by House Speaker Adrienne Jones Thursday.
Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps
A bill to fund the revamping of both Pimlico and Laurel Park has been introduced in the Maryland state house, and advocates are optimistic it has the legs to pass.
Pennsylvania racing girds for key legislative fight
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget would fund a $200 million college scholarship program by taking the money away Pennsylvania racing.
Regional Eclipse angles and Pegasus romp: The week in social media
Mucho Gusto slurped up victory in the Pegasus World Cup, while local interests had plenty to crow about at the Eclipse Awards, in the week in social media.
WV racing advocates seek ADW bill
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
Tom Voss, Good Night Shirt to enter Hall of Fame
Maryland-bred steeplechaser Good Night Shirt and the late trainer Tom Voss, also from the Free State, will enter the racing Hall of Fame this summer.
Charles Town Classic day to feature guaranteed $100k Pick Four
The Charles Town Classic wagering menu will feature a guaranteed $100,000 Pick Four. The big day is April 22.
Fravel impressed with “first class” work on Laurel Park
Breeders’ Cup CEO Craig Fravel visited Laurel Park today and pronounced himself impressed with the progress the track is making.
With effort to build track at Morven Park over, Virginia racing interests regroup
Nearly two years after identifying Morven Park as the right spot for a Thoroughbred track, Virginia racing interests have pulled the plug and must reassess.
Preakness Big Bet sweepstakes returns
For the fifth straight year, Xpressbet will sponsor its $25,000 Preakness Big Bet contest allowing one winner to swing for the fences with a Preakness wager.
Charles Town Classic to be on Fox Sports 2
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.
EquiLottery bill introduced in West Virginia
Legislation that would enable EquiLottery in West Virginia was introduced today, with 10 delegates signed on.
Equine fatality rate declined in 2016
For the fourth straight year, the equine fatality rate declined in 2016 and now is 23 percent below 2009 levels, the Jockey Club said.
