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HISA releases new educational materials
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced it has released new educational materials as it rolls out revised rules July 8.
Pimlico to close September 1
Pimlico will close for racing, training, and wagering September 1, MJC chief MIke Rogers wrote horsemen, as the renewal of Maryland racing ramps up.
HISA adds to racetrack safety committee
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Board of Directors has elected Dr. Noah Cohen to its Racetrack Safety Standing Committee.
MHBA announces BackStop aftercare account
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association today announced the formation of its BackStop aftercare account for Maryland-breds.
Charles Town to boost purses by 10 percent
Overnight purses at Charles Town Races will rise by 10 percent, the track announced, a change taking effect March 23.
Fasig-Tipton 2019 Mixed Sale: By the numbers
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale will take place December 4, and we’ve crunched the numbers.
Maryland Spectacular and PA-breds: The week in social media
A big day in Maryland, with four stakes for state-breds, and a big Thanksgiving weekend for a pair of Pennsylvania-breds highlight the week in social media.
Jockeys’ Guild Assembly set for December 9
The Jockeys’ Guild Assembly will feature discussions on issues working with tracks to improve the sport, as well as awards presentations.
Derby futures, Fasig-Tipton sale, more: The week in social media
Supplemental entries spice up the Fasig-Tipton mixed sale next month, time to wager on Kentucky Derby futures, and more, in the Week in social media.
Delaware: Stolen horses, unlicensed participants, and more from stewards
Though the Delaware Park is over, the stewards have continued their work, includigg slapping three trainers with suspensions from six months to five years.
Delaware Park: Looking to overcome “difficult obstacles”
The 2019 season presented Delaware Park with numerous challenges that saw handle decline 7 percent. Here’s what the track’s doing to bounce back.
NTRA urges bettors to comment on proposed parimutuel regs
The NTRA today called on bettors to support proposed IRS regulations that would ease the burden on winning bettors, and it created a mechanism to allow them to do so.
Preakness ad agency closes up shop
The Leffler Agency, for almost two decades the designer of the Preakness logo, has ceased operations. Plus, a video conversation with Bob Leffler.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming finishes down year
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was down 15 percent in 2016 versus the prior year after an essentially flat December.
Second Virginia OTB to open
The Virginia Equine Alliance will open its second off-track betting facility January 11 in Richmond.
Maryland Jockey Club announces strong ’16 handle growth
Handle on its live product was up nearly 20 percent in 2016, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
Attacking the bookends: Improve owner service
In the fifth installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that racing must simplify the process for new owners by employing concierge-level service.
Handle holds steady nationwide in 2016
National handle rose very slightly in 2016 versus the prior year for the second consecutive year — the first time since 2003 that handle rose in consecutive years.
Eclipse Awards finalists announced
Two apprentice jocks based in the mid-Atlantic, and two horses bred here, are among the just-announced finalists for Eclipse Awards.
Xpressbet to offer $10k win bet on Pegasus World Cup
Online wagering company Xpressbet will offer one player a chance to make a $10,000 win bet on the Pegasus World Cup this month.
