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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.
HISA ruling overturned in Maryland void-claim case
An administrative law judge swatted down HISA and ruled in favor of Maryland-based trainer Derrick Parram in a complicated void-claim case.
Arnaldo Bocachica named Jockey of the Week
Arnaldo Bocachica, runaway riding leader at Charles Town Races, was named Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for the week ending Dec. 12.
Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing
After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.
MRC to meet Tuesday to assess Laurel Park surface
The Maryland Racing Commission will hold a virtual meeting December 14 to determine whether to permit racing at Laurel Park to resume later this week.
Jockeys’ Guild, TOC postpone whipless racing day
The planned day of racing without riders carrying crops — set for April 12 — has been postponed, the Jockeys’ Guild said.
Dr. Corrine Sweeney to chair ARCI
Veterinarian Dr. Corrine Sweeney will take over as the new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
Equibase to be official timer at Penn National
Using its GPS system, Equibase will now be the official timer at Penn National and Mahoning Valley, along with tracks already in the fold, including Laurel and Pimlico.
Laurel “super track” funding bill dies over Pimlico dispute
The Maryland General Assembly has, on its final day of the 2019 session, spiked a bill that would have helped fund the proposed Laurel Park “super track” and revitalized Bowie Training Center.
Late push could boost Laurel, Bowie projects — but cloud Pimlico’s racing future
Legislation that would speed projects at Laurel and Bowie calls into question future racing at Pimlico — but adds certainty the property will not lie fallow.
Equine Injury Database shows fatal injury drop
The Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database showed a 14 percent drop in the frequency of fatal injury in 2015 versus the prior year.
The Chainsmokers, Fetty Wap to play Preakness InfieldFest
The Maryland Jockey Club today announced the musical acts headlining the Preakness InfieldFest.
Virginia Equine Alliance announces future plans
The Virginia Equine Alliance announced plans for 2016 and 2017, with a two-week Thoroughbred meet slated for Morven Park in 2017.
Voting underway for Hall of Fame nominees
The 2016 Hall of Fame Class — likely to include members with some mid-Atlantic history — will be announced April 25.
For Patty Hogan, blazing a trail is “quite the ride”
Dr. Patty Hogan — best known for saving Smarty Jones’s eye — has had quite a ride blazing a trail in the often male world of equine veterinary medicine.
State Fair, Timonium neighbors reach accord
The Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society and its Timonium neighbors signed an accord today that will allow off-track betting year-round.
A few minutes with: ARCI president Ed Martin
We spent a few minutes chatting with ARCI president Ed Martin, who is spearheading an effort to build industry consensus around medication issues.
DC International takes key steps towards rebirth
Pieces are falling into place for the revitalization of the DC International, as legislation sailed through committee and a deal in the works would provide the race.
Charles Town to renew support for CANTER
Charles Town will renew its support for CANTER Mid-Atlantic with a Classic day check presentation.
