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Fasig-Tipton June sale set for Tuesday
It’s last call for 2024 two-year-old sales, and the Fasig-Tipton June sale will send several dozen juveniles onto the next phase of their careers.
Charles Town announces racing office promotions
Charles Town Races announced several promotions, including that of new racing secretary Anna Hibbard.
Fasig-Tipton launches digital auction platform
Fasig-Tipton will launch a new digital auction platform, with its first sale slated for March 17-22.
Jockey Club releases 2022 fact book
The Jockey Club fact book, just released, is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and auction sales in North America.
Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”
Some folks fret about what Churchill Downs’s purchase of Colonial Downs means for the future, but VTA head Debbie Easter expects their goals to align.
Heather Cellinesi wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
The 2019 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award will be given to Heather Cellinesi as part of the Maryland MIllion festivities later this month.
Industry insiders laud Pimlico plan: “Our Triple Crown”
Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry insiders appear to be lining up behind the new plan to keep the Preakness at Pimlico and reinvent Laurel Park.
Trainer Vinnie Blengs passes
Trainer Vinnie Blengs, whose key career milestones included three graded stakes in Maryland and the Maryland Million Classic, passed away at age 90.
Midlantic regulators group takes steps to foster equine safety
Midlantic regulators pushed forward on implementing their strategic plan with a couple of recent steps.
Pimlico: City, Stronach Group announce agreement, but much work remains
The agreement to save Pimlico announced today by the Stronach Group and Baltimore City will require state legislative action.
WVBC, Mirth and more: The week in social media
PA-bred Mirth is Breeders’ Cup-bound, the WV Breeders Classics draw near, and a big yearling sale, in the Week in social media.
Pennsylvania Derby awarded Grade 1 status
The Pennsylvania Derby and Penn Mile both received upgrades for 2017 from the American Graded Stakes Committee.
McDaniel: “Not riding off into the sunset”
John McDaniel may be leaving his post as Racing Commission chairman. But he intends to remain an active presence in the state racing community.
Wayson, Algeo to join Maryland Racing Commission
Horseman Konrad Wayson and retired judge Michael Algeo will join the Maryland Racing Commission, replacing chairman John McDaniel and Mary Louise Preis.
Jockeys’ Guild elects new Senate
The Jockeys’ Guild announced today the composition of its new Senate, with 27 members, nine from each of three regions, elected.
THA launches new website
The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA), an amalgamation of several state horsemen’s groups, has launched its first-ever website.
Avioli to join HorsePac board
Greg Avioli of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, has been named to the Board of Directors of Horse PAC, the NTRA’s political action committee.
Aftercare Alliance launches giving campaign
Retired racehorse Rock N' Bid struts his stuff. Â Photo by Katherine Turnbull. From a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance release The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced today the start of its annual holiday giving campaign. Supporters can...
Study details impact of Maryland horse industry
The horse industry in Maryland accounts for over 9,100 jobs and more than $1 billion in business sales, a new study from Sage Policy Group asserts.
Maryland Jockey Club handle growth continues with strong De Francis
The Maryland Jockey Club saw 16 percent growth on its De Francis Dash card, continuing a trend that will see handle rise nearly 20 percent over last year.
