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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.
Study: Virginia certified program has major impact
Every dollar invested in the Virginia-Certified Residency Program generates nearly six dollars in economic impact, a new study says.
Fasig-Tipton mixed odds ‘n’ ends
We wrap up the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2021 mixed sale with some odds and ends you may have missed…
Charles Town approved for 2022 dates
Charles Town Races will kick off its 2022 season January 6, the track announced, and while it’s slated to run 220 days, negotiations on that are ongoing.
Maryland breeders awards enhanced, modified
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced today that awards for Maryland-bred and -sired horses will be increased and modified.
Md. State Senate committee advances MEDCO bill
The MEDCO bill would, headed to the full Senate, jumpstarts plans to renovate Laurel and Bowie but faces an uncertain future in the House.
Aztec Sense, MATCH Series, and more: The week in social media
Aztec Sense is Parx horse of the year, the MATCH Series nears its kickoff, and more, in the week in social media.
Laurel “super track” bill will not advance, report says
A Stronach Group-promoted bill to support a “super track” at Laurel and revitalize the Bowie training center will not pass this session, according to a report.
Santa Anita situation underlines need for crisis response protocols
The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
Charles Town Classic to feature guaranteed Pick 4, mandatory Pick 6 payout
A $100,000 guaranteed Pick 4 and the mandatory payout of its Pick 6 — now with a $100k carryover — spice up the Charles Town Classic wagering menu.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity strong through first quarter
Midlantic claiming activity remains well ahead of 2018 figures through the first quarter of the year, in our Claimbox report.
Bettors battle in Laurel Champions tournament
Nearly 200 bettors slugged it out in yesterday’s Champions Handicapping Tournament at Laurel Park, with four earning berths in additional contests.
Headlines: News around the region
In the latest headlines: a jock reinstated, a Pimlico study, an excessive whipping incident, and boxcars.
Opinion: It’s time for Maryland-bred racing
Maryland’s allowance race conditions provide an advantage to horses who are not Maryland-bred. It’s time for that to change.
County anti-OTB legislation withdrawn
Baltimore County legislation which would have prevented an OTB from opening at the Timonium fairgrounds was withdrawn Monday.
Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity remained sluggish in February, plus trainer stats, in our Claimbox report.
Retired racers star at PA Horse World Expo
Off-track Thoroughbreds were among the stars of this past weekend’s Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg.
Economic indicators show February growth
The Thoroughbred industry’s economic indicators showed positive signs in February, with wagering and purses both increasing.
Slots, stability fuel Maryland breeding rise
Growing funds and the perception that the state’s racing and breeding programs have a stable foundation are fueling a Maryland breeding industry rebirth.
Trainer Michael Beck passes
Michael Beck, 46, a multiple stakes winning trainer born and raised in Maryland, has passed away.
