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Delaware Park shifts July 6 card to July 8
Saturday’s Delaware Oaks day card at Delaware Park has been canceled because of the heat and will be run instead July 8.
Inglis Digital readies for first US sale
The first Inglis Digital USA online horse auction since it rebrended from Wanamaker’s will take place July 12.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll: Country Grammer to lead
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association today released its weekly Top Thoroughbred Poll with a new top overall runner.
Charles Town to pay out Pick 6 April 1
Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Jackpot Pick 6 on Friday, April 1, the track announced.
Art of Racing winner named
MICA student Theresia Zhang was chosen as winner of The Art of Racing contest, her artwork chosen among 147 entered.
Sharing, Justify babies, and #NeverEclipsed: The week in social media
Maryland-bred Sharing is an Eclipse finalist, Justify’s first foal, and a retired racehorse social media campaign, in the week in social media.
Anna’s Bandit, Late Night Pow Wow, and more: The week in social media
Anna’s Bandit is the nation’s winningest horse in 2019, Late Night Pow Wow is retired, and more, in the week in social media.
Aftercare Alliance elects new president, board members
Darby Dan Farm’s John Phillips will serve as the new president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which also added new board members.
CT betting, Poseidon’s Warrior and more: The week in social media
Charles Town sets a wagering mark, Poseidon’s Warrior comes to PA, and a Md. Million deadline nears, in the week in social media.
Md. Racing Commission formalizes approval of “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission on Thursday formalized its earlier approval of so-called house rules, adopting two pertaining to medication as regulations.
Pumpkin Rumble, Prince Lucky and more: The week in social media
Prince Lucky underwent successful surgery, Pumpkin Rumble surged to victory, and Charles Town reaches the end of the season, in the week in social media.
“No risk” agreement links EquiLottery, Charles Town
Charles Town Races and EquiLottery announced an agreement that can’t hurt — and could help — spread the word about racing in the Mountain State.
Claiming game changes present challenges for tracks, horsemen
Bigger purses have changed the claiming game, presenting challenges – and opportunities – for both horsemen and racetracks.
RMTC adds lab, issues glaucine guideline
The RMTC medication group has given interim accreditation to a new lab and issued guidelines to states and horsemen on dealing with glaucine.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming sees January rise
January claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was up 40 percent versus the prior year, aided by an additional track being open.
Dulles quarantine facility on drawing board
The proposed facility at Dulles Airport would allow horses to be flown to the Washington area without stopping in New York or Miami to be quarantined.
Midlantic handle steady in January
January’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was basically flat versus December’s number, though all four operating tracks topped $1 million in average betting.
Delp: Why I’m leaving racing
Pajeen Delp is racing royalty, the daughter of Hall of Famer Bud Delp. But a decade after her dad’s passing, she’s decided to leave the game. She explains why here.
Virginia reports solid OTB, ADW numbers
Wagering at Virginia’s now-two OTBs, and through advance deposit wagering companies licensed in the state, was strong in January.
Nearly 600 trainers to compete in Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Makeover provides $100,000 in prize money in a retraining competition to prepare retired racers for second careers.
