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NTRA launches new safety campaign
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced it had launched a new campaign called “Safety Runs First.”
Joe Clabes named PDJF executive director
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) announced it has named Joe Clabes its new executive director.
A step forward at Laurel Park
For the first time in over a week, horses will be permitted to use the entire width of the Laurel Park main track Tuesday, though workers are prohibited.
Fasig-Tipton: Of stakes winners and famous sibs
Among the horses of racing age offered at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale tomorrow are three stakes winners and some with famous siblings.
Laurel Park track remains partially closed
The interior portion of the Laurel Park main track will remain closed Monday for the eighth consecutive day.
Midlantic stakeholders adopt equine safety “strategic plan”
Mid-Atlantic regulators, racetrack operators, and horsemen have adopted a strategic plan to reduce equine fatalities.
Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses
Three major sales companies — Fasig-Tipton, OBS, and Keeneland — have announced they will ban off-label bisphosphonates effective July 1.
Midlantic stakeholders call for bisphosphonates ban
Mid-Atlantic horsemen’s groups and regulators have called for a ban on bisphosphonates in young horses.
Industry must adapt, improve messaging, Durenberger says
In a presentation at Laurel Park, regulatory vet Jennifer Durenberger called on the Thoroughbred industry to craft a coherent, consistent message.
Longtime Maryland trainer Bill Wolfendale passes
Trainer Bill Wolfendale, 74, a winner of 1,670 races, passed away March 19.
Delaware Commission names new stewards
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission announced the appointment of a new state steward and a new safety steward for the 2019 season.
Horse Industry Day showcases industry cohesion
The diversity of interests represented in the second Maryland Horse Industry Day demonstrated how far the industry has come in working together.
Maryland horse industry rallies in Annapolis
Tuesday’s Maryland Horse Industry Day in Annapolis brought the equine industry and legislators together and included the announcement of a new economic impact study.
Maryland Racing Commission approves Timonium OTB
The Maryland Racing Commission has approved an OTB at the state Fairgrounds in Timonium, the Commission announced today.
Owner: My Lasix journey
Owner Sean Kerr thought the use of Lasix was abusive to horses. Then one of his horses bled, prompting a journey of research and soul-searching.
Maryland trainer Butch Cave passes
Maryland trainer Butch Cave, who conditioned 2009 Maryland Million Classic winner Sumacha’hot, has passed away at age 59.
Bill would revitalize the DC International
The long-dormant and much-missed DC International would return if a bill proposed by Del. Jay Walker in the Maryland legislature passes.
Marylanders to rally at Horse Industry Day
Next Tuesday, the second annual Horse Industry Day will give Marylanders in the equine industry a chance to bend the ears of legislators.
What generosity looks like
Saturday’s Fundraiser for Fray was an act of racing generosity – made even better when a reader of The Racing Biz wrote a very large check to the cause.
Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity fell 25 percent in January ’16 versus 2015, a victim of many fewer days run in the region, plus trainer stats, in our Claimbox report.
