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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.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 8 card
Charles Town Races has canceled its January 8 card, the third straight card the track has canceled.
Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure
With Laurel Park closed because of track issues for the third time this year, the MJC’s Mike Rogers met with restive Maryland horsemen Jan. 8.
Laurel Park, Charles Town add cancellations
Laurel Park will pause racing through the weekend, the track announced Friday, and Charles Town has canceled its Jan. 7 card.
Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs
The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick Hahn. The turf course has germinated back to green. Stone dust has been drawn from the dirt track. The new infield toteboard is set to arrive next week. Backstretch dorms are being refurbished. The summer...
Record-breaking filly powers productive Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly brought a record $1.8 million during the Tuesday session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old sale.
Half-million dollar horse tops day one of Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
The average and median one the first day at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale both rose, as did the buyback rate.
Horses to watch at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
Our man on the scene flags a half-dozen hips worth paying attention to during the Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale starting Monday in Timonium.
Safety the watchword during Timonium breezes for 2yo sale
Amid perilous times for racing, safety was on everyone’s mind during the breezes for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds sale in Timonium.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale by the numbers
The Fasig-Tipton 2yo in training sale in Timonium kicks off with breezes starting Tuesday, the sale itself beginning May 20.
10 years since Barbaro, laminitis still a challenging foe
Ten years after Barbaro broke down in the Preakness and later succumbed to laminitis, fighting that disease remains a tricky, uncertain undertaking.
$2 million guaranteed Pick 4 tops Preakness wagering menu
The Maryland Jockey Club will offer six mutli-race wagering pools worth a guaranteed $4.15 million on Preakness day, including a $2 million guaranteed Pick 4.
Jenny Bowman named Penn National racing secretary
Jenny Bowman has been named Penn National racing secretary, joining Maryland’s Georganne Hale as one of a small group of female racing secretaries nationwide.
Owner-breeder William Backer passes
William Backer, the superstar advertising executive who was a longtime fixture in Virginia Thoroughbred breeding, has died at age 89.
Stronach Group to hold $12 million race
The $12 million Pegasus World Cup will take place in late January at Gulfstream Park.
Pimlico earns NTRA safety reaccreditation
The NTRA’s Safety and Integrity Alliance has reaccredited Pimlico just in time for the Preakness meet, the group announced today.
Charles Town cancels weekend cards
Continuing bad weather means continuing bad news for Charles Town horsemen, as the track has canceled its Friday and Saturday cards.
Maryland Jockey Club announces Laurel wagering rise
Handle rose strongly during the just-completed Laurel Park meet, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
Charles Town cancels two cards
Charles Town has canceled its Wednesday and Thursday cards because continuing precipitation has delayed its track resurfacing.
