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Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped by $1.25 million filly
A $1.25 million Bolt d’Oro filly led the way at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale in Timonium, which saw nearly $33 million in gross sales.
Maryland career program participants announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program introduces high school and college students to the wide variety of jobs in the Thoroughbred industry.
Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched
The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.
Maryland-bred steeplechase bonuses unveiled
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced a new bonus program for Maryland-breds competing in steeplechase meets in the state.
“Great progress” reported on Laurel Park track
Maryland Jockey Club chief Mike Rogers today reported “great progress” on fixing the Laurel Park track, with racing Jan. 16 a possibility.
Sir Winston runs, and you can Walk for the Horses: The week in social media
Sir Winston’s big win, a record at Laurel, and Walk for the Horses: what social media has been buzzing about.
Charles Town adds four days to racing calendar
Charles Town will add four racing days later in the year to make up for days previously lost to weather, the track announced.
Canter for the Cause, Yearling Show, and more: The week in social media
Canter for the Cause, the MHBA Yearling Show, the Penn Mile, Belmont: what social media has been buzzing about.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming strong through first five months
Midlantic claiming activity continues well ahead of its 2018 pace, in our Claimbox report.
Over 170 riders Canter for the Cause at Pimlico
Riders ranging in age from from 2 to 80 participated in the weekend’s Canter for the Cause at Old Hilltop.
Parx Racing receives NTRA safety accreditation
Parx Racing has received safety accreditation from the NTRA for the first time, the group announced.
Michael McMahon to be new TCA president
Michael McMahon, of McMahon and Hill Bloodstock, takes over for Dan Rosenberg as the president of Thoroughbred Charities of America.
Claimbox: May Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was flat on a month-over-month basis but 2016 to date lags well behind 2015, in our Claimbox report.
More charges for trainer Murray Rojas
A federal grand jury Thursday brought new charges against already-indicted Penn National trainer Murray Rojas.
WV gubernatorial candidate calls for end to Thoroughbred subsidies
West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole called today for an end to Thoroughbred industry subsidies.
Delaware horsemen to host “Family Fun Day”
The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will host its first Family Fun Day of 2016 Saturday at Delaware Park.
Bill Backer’s lasting legacy
Ad exec-horse breeder-conservationist Bill Backer, who died May 13, was a “renaissance man” whose legacy, friends said, will be felt for generations.
Promising young sire Charitable Man dies
Charitable Man, the young sire whose top runner won the West Virginia Breeders Classic last year, has died.
TCA announces latest Merit Award winners
New Jersey farm owner J. Willard Thompson is one of two recently honored by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).
Sinatra: “Maybe there’s a place” for Laurel, Pimlico
In a May 28 radio interview, Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra acknowledged challenges at Pimlico — but said “there’s a spot” for Old Hilltop going forward.
