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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.
First day of Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale sees $13.1 million in sales
The first of two days of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale saw nearly $13.2 million in sales, topped by a Bernardini filly.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 11 card
Parx Racing has canceled its Tuesday, January 11 race card because of the weather.
Laurel Park delays resumption of racing
Laurel Park will not race Friday or Saturday, pushing back the resumption of racing until Jan. 16 at the earliest, the track told horsemen today.
Jockey Club calls for EHV vaccine research
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today funding for research focused on developing a vaccine against equine herpes virus (EHV).
Colonial Downs launches bid for two more off-track facilities
Colonial Downs will seek referenda allowing it to operate wagering facilities in Danville and Dumfries, the latter in Northern Virginia.
Maryland career program participants announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program has announced its six participants for 2019, the program set to run June 3-8.
Behind the numbers from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale
Last look: the final numbers from the week’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale, possibly with an emphasis on more obscure facts.
Trainer Michael Stidham to judge MHBA Yearling Show
The annual MHBA Yearling Show, with judge Michael Stidham, will take place June 30 in TImonium.
Preakness, Bodexpress, sale-topper: The week in social media
War of Will’s Preakness victory, Bodexpress on the loose, and a $1.8 million filly: what social media has been buzzing about.
Colonial Downs releases condition book, stakes schedule
Colonial Downs announced its stakes schedule and released its condition book Thursday.
PDJF fundraiser nets $40,000
A nationwide fundraiser for the PDJF for disabled jockeys involving some two dozen tracks raised $40,000 for the cause.
A few minutes with… Belinda Stronach
Just before the Preakness, we visited with Belinda Stronach to get her take on the future of horseracing, and Maryland’s place in it.
Analysis: Fasig-Tipton sale enjoys day two recovery
Why’d Fasig-Tipton’s two-year-old sale rally strongly in the second day? Observers offered their thoughts, plus the ongoing concerns with the middle and lower market.
Big Pick 6 carryover to greet Pimlico bettors
The Jackpot Pick 6 carryover for Thursday’s Pimlico card is more than $160,000.
Fasig-Tipton sale rallies in second day
Buoyed by a $1 million Uncle Mo filly, the Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale rebounded strongly today to set a record for gross sales.
First day of Fasig-Tipton sale sees declines
The first day of the two-day Fasig-Tipton two-year-old sale saw declines versus the prior year.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale carries hopes for momentum
The growing sense of momentum in Maryland and throughout the mid-Atlantic may bolster this week’s Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale, market participants said.
Preakness racegoers vote Pimlico for the future
With the future of Pimlico and the Preakness on many minds these days, Preakness racegoers said keep the big race home.
Tim Ritvo’s 10 percent solution
Want to understand Tim Ritvo’s approach to running the Maryland Jockey Club? It makes sense to look back to his training days for a guide.
