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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.
Rick Abbott to judge MHBA yearling show
The 90th MHBA yearling show will take place July 21 in Timonium, and longtime bloodstock agent Rick Abbott will judge it.
MATCH Series to kick off April 16
The MATCH Series will return this year, kicking off April 16, featuring four divisions and four racetracks.
Baffert request for delay of suspension denied
Trainer Bob Baffert’s request to have his 90-day suspension delayed until appeals are resolved has been denied by a Kentucky court.
Dr. Fred Lewis, owner and breeder, passes
Dr. Fred Lewis, longtime Maryland breeder and owner whose stakes winners included Katie’s Love and Celtic Katie, died March 13 at 95.
ARCI announces model rules amendments
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) today announced 10 amendments to its model rules, including medication, weights, and others.
Colonial Downs to race 18 days in 2020
Fresh off its first season in six years, Colonial Downs will race 18 days – up from 15 – in 2020 and include MATCH Series races for the first time.
US House extends racehorse tax break
The House of Representatives voted this week to extend the 3-year depreciation for racehorses for tax purposes; it now goes to the Senate.
Jockey Club to continue studying reducing stallion books
The Jockey Club announced it would continue its study of reducing stallion book size, saying it hopes to protect the breed’s health and welfare.
Fasig-Tipton, Maximum Security, and more: The week in social media
The Fasig-Tipton sale went big, Maximum Security won the Cigar Mile, and the final Parx stake of 2019 highlight the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future
At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.
ARCI conference to tackle drug testing, stewards
The annual Conference on Racing Integrity and Equine Welfare will focus on what the ARCI calls “blunt discussion” of key racing issues.
New Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program to launch
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program encourages young people to work in the Thoroughbred industry and will launch in June.
ARCI tabs three for compliance panel
Three former racing regulators will comprise the panel assessing whether states are in compliance with key integrity regulations.
Analysis: Box-checkers and buybacks at Fasig-Tipton Mixed
Good horses found buyers Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale, but the market remains “polarized” — and there’s a need for regional “sire power.”
A few minutes with… Kip Levin
TVG/Betfair CEO Kip Levin chats with us about the past, present, and future of televised racing and wagering in the United States.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale inches up from ’16
Buybacks were up and the average, down, but the good news was that the gross at today’s Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale was up 2.7 percent from last year.
Some hips to watch at Fasig-Tipton sale
We talked to five consignors bringing sizable contingents to Sunday’s Fasig-Tipton mixed sale. Here are their horses to watch.
Reightler brings big, consistent group to Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale
Consignor Bill Reightler has 62 hips for Sunday’s Timonium sale — the largest consignment by far and one with options for every pocketbook.
Sellers hoping for the best in Fasig-Tipton mixed sale
Sunday’s Fasig-Tipton mixed sale has a much larger book than in 2016, and consignors are hoping for the best even as the national market has lately struggled.
