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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.
Fasig-Tipton June sale topped by Vekoma colt
A colt by promising young sire Vekoma fetched a top bid of $150,000 to headline the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale June 25.
Racehorse aftercare forum sets agenda
The The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold webinars April 5 and April 19 to discuss aftercare issues.
Colonial Downs to expand stakes program
Colonial Downs’s 27-day racing season this summer will feature 24 stakes with a combined value of $3.5 million, topped by the G3 Virginia Derby.
Laurel Park purses modified for March
Purses at Laurel Park will be a bit lower in March than they were in February – but still 10 percent above what they had been earlier.
Upcoming sale, new stallions: The week in social media
A new stallion in PA, a Maryland stallion showcase, and the Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale is nearly upon us, in the Week in social media.
West Virginia commission to take steps on equine safety
The West Virginia Racing Commission announced it willhire an equine medical director, establish a medical review board, and take other equine-safety steps.
Fasig-Tipton mixed catalog now online
The catalog for December’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale is now available online, with a supplement of horses of racing age to follow.
Boundtobebad, Normandy Invasion, Breeders’ Cup: The week in social media
Midlantic runners star in the Breeders’ Cup, Boundtobebad remains undefeated, and Normandy Invasion comes to PA, in the Week in social media.
Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements
The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.
What the new Maryland “house rules” mean
The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.
Charles Town sets 166-day schedule for 2017
Charles Town Races will play host to 166 days of live racing in 2017
The 12 days of… Pimlico?
Pimlico will play host to just 12 days of live racing in 2017, plus other news and notes from today’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting.
Equestricon convention announces preliminary lineup
Equestricon, billing itself the first ever international horse racing convention, announced its preliminary lineup for its August debut.
Fasig-Tipton catalogs 229 for winter mixed sale
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Winter Mixed Sale, coming in January in Timonium, has 37 percent more entries than last year’s edition.
ARCI to modify points system, out-of-competition testing
The ARCI will alter its recommended multiple medication violation points system and strengthen its out-of-competition testing rule.
Thoroughbred Makeover entries robust in first week
More than 230 trainers have submitted entries to the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover so far, with three mid-Atlantic states among the top six by entries.
ARCI to create compliance program, audit stewards
The ARCI, representing state racing commissioners, will begin measuring compliance of states with its recommended uniform medication program and of stewards with recommended penalties.
Pimlico may pose first test for new Commissioners
Michael Algeo and Konrad Wayson join the Maryland Racing Commission with vastly different types of experience — but both suspect the future of Pimlico will pose their first big test.
Parx Racing to increase live racing days in 2017
Parx Racing, which slashed live racing days from 210 to 153 in 2016, will add 17 back next year to reach 170.
