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May wagering handle ticks up
Driven by record wagering on the Kentucky Derby, national wagering handle increased slightly in May versus the prior year.
HISA announces quarterly reduction in fatality rate
The rate of equine fatalities in the first quarter of ’24 was approximately 38% lower than last year, HISA said in a press release.
R Adios Jersey DQed from Charles Town Oaks win
Charles Town Oaks winner R Adios Jersey has been disqualified from that victory after testing with an overage of the anti-inflammatory Flunixin.
Knicks Go named Horse of the Year
In voting that was no surprise to anyone, Maryland-bred Knicks Go was the overwhelming choice as Horse of the Year.
Randy Funkhouser, WV breeder and owner, passes
Randy Funkhouser, longtime owner, breeder, and Charles Town HBPA board member, passed away Feb. 4.
Fasig-Tipton to sponsor Laurel Futurity
The 93rd running of the Laurel Futurity will take place September 21 at Laurel Park, and for the first time, Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor.
Spun to Run and more: The week in social media
Spun to Run wins the Smarty Jones, Charles Town adds days, and more, in the Week in social media.
Jockey Club considering reduction in stallion book size
The Jockey Club has under consideration a rule that would limit the number of mares that a stallion could breed to 140.
Charles Town adds three days of live racing
Charles Town will to its live racing calendar with three November Wednesdays added to the 2019 slate.
Delaware Commission upholds one-year ban for Vitali
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission on Thursday upheld a one-year ban for trainer Marcus Vitali for interfering and impeding an investigation.
Smarty Jones, new stallion, and more: The week in social media
A new stallion comes to the Mid-Atlantic, a veteran stallion will parade before his fans, and it’s almost time to buy some yearlings, in the Week in social media.
On track and in breeding shed, NJ Thoroughbred industry faces challenges
Off a difficult Monmouth Park meet and facing uphill battles to expand gaming in the state, New Jersey Thoroughbred interests face a challenging future.
Maryland Million 5k slated for Saturday
Laurel Park will host the second Maryland Million 5k this Saturday to raise funds for Special Olympics.
At Delaware Park, taking a “try harder” approach
Delaware Park racing director John Mooney spent much of last winter scouring tracks for horsemen to come to Delaware. Those efforts seem to be bearing fruit.
Maryland Million pre-entries due October 12
Want to race in the Maryland Million? Get those pre-entries in by October 12!
Preakness 142 logo unveiled
The Maryland Jockey Club unveiled the logo for Preakness 142 on Wednesday.
How’d our hips to watch fare?
We picked out 10 hips to watch in yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale. Here’s how they did, plus how the sires with the most hips fared…
Region-breds drive Fasig-Tipton yearling results
Horses bred in the mid-Atlantic accounted for 62 percent of yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale’s total volume — and the top two sellers.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale shows solid gains
The average and gross sales both rose today at the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale, while the buyback rate declined.
Fasig-Tipton: Average up, buyback rate down in early selling
As Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale hit the halfway point, the average value was up, while the buyback rate was down versus 2015.
