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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.
HBPA calls for HISA to adopt “no-effect thresholds”
The National HBPA today called on HISA to adopt drug testing threshold levels below which no positive is called.
Charles Town cancels March 12 card
With severe mid-Atlantic weather, Charles Town Races has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, March 12.
Laurel Park cancels March 12 card
With a freakish winter storm hitting Maryland, Laurel Park has canceled its card for Saturday, March 12.
Shannon Bishop Arvin named NTRA chair
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has elected Keeneland head Shannon Bishop Arvin as its chairperson.
Maryland Jockey Club to race 177 days in 2020, stakes sked told
The Maryland Jockey Club has been approved for 177 days of live racing in 2020 — fewer than in 2019 — and announced changes to the stakes schedule.
Chrome farewell, Bodexpress back, more: The week in social media
Preakness puzzle Bodexpress sets a record, dual Classic winner California Chrome heads abroad, and more, in the Week in social media.
Horse welfare and safety summit set for June 2020
The ninth annual Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will take place June 23 at Keeneland, the Jockey Club announced today.
Md. Racing Commission pumps brakes on “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday announced a delay in implementation of its “house rules” to provide more time for public input.
Jockeys to support pancreatic cancer awareness
Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.
Racetrack operators form Thoroughbred Safety Coalition
The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.
Media Eclipse Award winners announced
Media Eclipse Award winners for 2016 have been announced, among them Maryland-based writer John Scheinman.
2016 in review: Of upsets and circular firing squads
Part 3 of 4 of our 2016 in review, in which we take a sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and most often bemused look at the year that was in the mid-Atlantic.
Country Life Farm’s Mary Jo Pons passes
Mary Jo Pons, 87, the matriarch of Country Life Farm, passed away Sunday at age 87.
Jackpot Pick 6 carries into Laurel closing day
The closing day of Laurel Park’s winter meet Saturday will feature five stakes, a Pick 6 carryover of more than $12,500 — and a mandatory payout.
Treasury seeks to modify pari-mutuel withholding regs
The Treasury Department has issued proposed rules that would ease the withholding requirements on winning horseplayers.
2016 in review: Two steps forward, but…
Part 2 of 4 of our 2016 in review, in which we take a sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and most often bemused look at the year that was in the mid-Atlantic.
Despite modest start, officials bullish on exchange wagering
Despite modest numbers and a lack of high profile tracks, New Jersey officials are hopeful that exchange wagering is the wave of the future.
Beyer, Crist to receive Eclipse Award of Merit
Longtime racing columnists Andy Beyer and Steve Crist will be honored for their lifetime contributions to the racing industry.
2016 in review: Of controversies, freaks, and madmen
Part 1 of 4 of our 2016 in review, in which we take a sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and most often bemused look at the year that was in the mid-Atlantic.
