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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.
Fasig-Tipton June sale last call for 2yo sales
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale catalog is out. The sale is the last call for the year for those looking to buy juveniles.
Laurel Park cancels Feb. 5 card
After canceling midway through its Friday card, Laurel Park has now also spiked its card for Saturday, February 5.
Laurel Park cancels mid-card Friday
Laurel Park was forced to cancel its Feb. 4 card after just three races because of persistent rain in central Maryland.
Mearl Sowers, former CT race secretary, passes
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.
Smarty Jones to make Parx Racing appearance Monday
Smarty Jones – dual classic winner in 2004 – will return to his home track of Parx Racing for a Labor Day celebration also featuring several stakes.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale catalog now online
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale – featuring 410 hips – is now online, and the sale itself is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has proposed a new rule limiting bisphosphonate use in young horses, as well as taking action on NSAIDs.
G1 winner Force the Pass retired to stud in Maryland
Force the Pass, a Grade 1-winning millionaire, will stand stud for the 2020 season in Maryland as a new Wasabi Stables venture.
Colonial Downs to race September 4
The Colonial Downs card canceled yesterday will be run September 4, the track announced today.
Travers, Big T and more: The week in social media
A barn fire hurt a local farm, the Monmouth Oaks is upon us, and it’s almost time for the Big T, in the week in social media.
“Fun time, great cause” at Sam Huff Charity Breakfast
The annual Sam Huff Charity Breakfast kicks off West Virginia Breeders Classics day October 8 while helping the local community.
Midlantic handle a mixed bag in September
Total mid-Atlantic handle rose in September versus the prior month, but the average daily handle fell.
Some hips to watch at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Yearlings sale brings together some with leading sires and flashy pedigrees and some with more regional bloodlines. A few to watch.
Cautious optimism as Fasig-Tipton yearling sale nears
Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale takes place Tuesday, and several market participants said they were cautiously hopeful about the event.
MJC outlets to simulcast Arc de Triomphe
Laurel Park and other Maryland Jockey Club outlets will simulcast the running of Sunday’s Group 1 Arc de Triomphe, one of the world’s top races.
Sam Huff Hall of Fame breakfast draws Redskins, racing personalities
Sam Huff’s annual Hall of Fame breakfast takes place Saturday, October 8, the morning of the West Virginia Breeders Classics.
Pennsylvania takes step towards solving breeding snafu
Legislation that would provide relief to Pennsylvania breeders awaiting long-delayed bonus payments took a step forward today but still has a ways to go.
“Yearling Sales 201” seminar to be held Sunday
The “Yearling Sales 201” is free and will take place Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Timonium.
Virginia commission approves second OTB
The Virginia Racing Commission Tuesday approved a second Richmond-area OTB as the state’s racing industry aims to revitalize its OTB network.
