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Laurel Park announces summer stakes schedule
The Laurel Park summer stakes schedule, topped by the Frank De Francis Memorial Dash, kicks off June 16 and includes several Sunday stakes.
Jockey wellness conference planned for October 9-11
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and the Jockeys’ Guild will hold an international jockey wellness conference in October.
Trevor McCarthy tabbed Jockey of the Week
With eight wins including a stakes triumph last week, jockey Trevor McCarthy earned Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week honors.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 24 card
Parx Racing has canceled its race card for Monday, January 24.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Charles Town has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, January 22, marking the third straight canceled day of racing at the track.
In with the old as Teletimer returns at Laurel Park
Ten times in a four-month period, new course records were set at Laurel Park, promoting the track to return to Teletimer, its former timing system.
After Haskell Invitational delay, some fury, some resignation
The decision to shorten the Haskell Invitational card at Monmouth Park, and to delay it by over four hours, infuriated some while others took it in stride.
Monmouth shortens, delays Haskell card
This afternoon’s Haskell Invitational card was halted after two races and will be resumed at 6:00 p.m., the track said.
Charles Town shifts to later post time this weekend
Because of the weekend’s predicted extreme heat, Charles Town will move its post time Friday and Saturday back by 45 minutes.
Drazin: No chance Monmouth postpones Haskell card
Though tracks around the Mid-Atlantic have canceled their Saturday race cards, the Haskell show will go on, Dennis Drazin said.
Laurel Park cancels weekend cards
With extreme heat in the forecast, Laurel Park will not race on Saturday, July 20.
Xpressbet Dominguez poster raffle to benefit PDJF
To celebrate the Hall of Fame induction of jockey Ramon Dominguez, Xpressbet will raffle off 100 autographed posters and make a donation to PDJF.
Pa. Gov. Wolf: Legislative fix needed for breeding snafu
The fix to Pennsylvania’s breeding impasse must come from the legislature, Governor Tom Wolf said in a strongly worded letter to the state breeders group.
In Pennsylvania, breeding awards impasse “really getting critical”
Pennsylvania breeders have gone without expected bonus awards for nearly six months, costing them millions, with the impasse likely to continue into September.
Churchill Downs leads purchase of Ocean Downs
A company formed by Churchill Downs Inc. and Saratoga Casino Holdings will purchase the Ocean Downs casino and harness track.
Stronach Group finalizes Rosecroft purchase
The purchase of the Rosecroft Raceway harness track has been finalized, the Stronach Group announced today.
Safety first for new Delaware safety steward Reese Howard
“it all comes back to the horses. They are the key,” says new Delaware Park safety steward Reese Howard, focused on the health and safety of horses and riders.
Laurel Park to participate in PDJF Day
Laurel Park will join in on Saturday to help raise awareness and funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund as part of PDJF Day Across America.
The Week that Was: July 18-24
“The Week That Was” provides facts and figs — handle totals, claiming activity — plus region-bred feature race winners from July 11-17.
For Gina Rosenthal, twists and turns with racing at the center
Breeder-owner-trainer Gina Rosenthal has worn many hats during a lifetime in the racing industry.
