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Colonial Downs unveils 2024 stakes schedule
Colonial Downs on May 7 unveiled a stakes schedule worth $5.7 million topped by the Grade 1 Arlington Milloin.
National wagering handle down sharply in April
Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races fell sharply in April, down over 11% versus April 2023, and is down over six percent for the year to date.
Maryland Million ’22 to be Oct. 22
Maryland Million day 2022 — the 37th edition of Maryland’s day at the races — will take place October 22 at Laurel Park.
Charles Town to force out Pick-6 Dec. 18
The Charles Town Races Pick 6 will have a mandatory payout day December 18, which is also the final day of the 2021 season.
Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22
Colonial Downs received Va. Racing Commission approval Wednesday to run 27 live days in 2022, up from 21 days this year.
Pimentel in the Derby, Pimlico seating, and CT Classic: The week in social media
Julian Pimentel picks up his first Derby mount, Pimlico seating woes and the Charles Town Classic, in the week in social media.
Monmouth charts different course on Lasix
Though a coalition of numerous tracks announced a proposed phase-out of Lasix, Monmouth Park today said it would follow the AAEP guidance permitting it.
Stronach Group, other tracks propose to end Lasix use
The Stronach Group and other major track operators have proposed a phased elimination of Lasix, which would include the Preakness in 2021.
600 catalogued for Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale
The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2=year-olds in training sale is now available online, the company announced.
North end of Pimlico grandstand to be closed for Preakness
The oldest portion of the Pimlico grandstand “is no longer suitable” for fan traffic and will be closed during the Preakness.
CT Classic, Md. Million, Freedom Child x 3: The week in social media
Charles Town Classic draws nigh, VIP tix for Maryland Million, and a Freedom Child triple, in the week in social media.
More improvements coming to Pimlico, Laurel
A new video board at Pimlico and a new barn at Laurel are among the improvements the Maryland Jockey Club expects to complete this week.
Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity jumped in March versus the prior month, but the quarter trailed 2015 by a significant margin, in our Claimbox report.
Ogden Mills Phipps dies
Lifelong racing leader and blueblood Ogden Mills Phipps has died at age 75.
Fray Martinez passes away
Young jockey Fray Martinez passed away last night after a brief fight with leukemia. He was 21.
Xpressbet offers Preakness “big bet”
ADW company Xpressbet will offer one bettor the chance to make a $25,000 wager on the Preakness next month.
Report: Stronach Group looking to take over Parx racing ops
A published report indicates that Maryland Jockey Club ownership The Stronach Group is seeking to take over the racing operations of Parx Racing.
ARCI adds new town hall meetings
The Association of Racing Commissioners International’s (ARCI) town hall program to create unity in the industry has added three new dates.
Maryland equine fatality rate drops 37 percent
The 2015 equine fatality rate at Laurel and Pimlico dropped 37 percent from 2014 to its lowest level since 2011.
Timonium OTB players nail Gulfstream Pick 6
A group of bettors playing at the Timonium OTB combined to nail Saturday’s Gulfstream Park Rainbow 6, receiving an $89,000 payout.
