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Pimlico Plus bill gets General Assembly OK
The Maryland General Assembly gave legislative signoff to the PImlico Plus bill in a busy last day of the session, sending it to Gov. Wes Moore.
“Hot potato” Pimlico Plus bill moving towards passage
An amended version of the Pimlico Plus legislation began a sprint to the finish line, passing quickly through the Senate en route to House consideration.
Laurel Park unveils 2022 Q1 stakes schedule
Laurel Park’s 2022 first-quarter stakes schedule will include 17 events worth a total of $1.9 million, topped by two Grade 3 sprints.
Maryland racing to recognize grooms
A new partnership between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club will recognize grooms each racing day.
TAA makes nearly $4 million in aftercare grants
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it was making nearly $4 million in grants to 82 organizations.
Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time
Reps. Andy Barr and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Horseracing Integrity Act today – a Congressional bill that may gain momentum in the wake of 22 equine fatalities at Santa Anita.
At HBPA convention, a call for free data
Panelists at the HBPA convention called for the racing industry to make past performance data freely (or cheaply) available as a way to increase handle.
Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.
The Gotham, the Busher, and Sagamore Farm: The week in social media
A pair of NY stakes with Midlantic runners and a seasonal event at Sagamore Farm were on the minds of social media this week.
National HBPA meeting to focus on doing things “better”
The National HBPA horsemen’s meeting set for March 12-16 will focus on what racing is getting right and how it can do better.
Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future
After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.
Delaware Park barn area nears opening
The barn area for Delaware Park’s 2016 meeting will open March 1, with stall applications due February 10, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announced.
Opinion: The weak case against the Timonium OTB
A proposed off-track betting facility at the Timonium fairgrounds has drawn community opposition – but the case against the OTB is far from convincing.
Jockeys’ Guild Assembly to focus on health, safety
The annual Jockeys’ Guild Assembly brings together thoroughbred and quarter horse jockeys from around the country to discuss issues of importance to all riders.
Pennsylvania breeders benefit from racino revenue
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with Pennsylvania, where uncertainty has reduced the foal crop even as program dollars remain robust.
Laurel Park to hold fundraiser for Fray Martinez
Laurel Park’s silent auction February 13 will benefit jockey Fray Martinez, diagnosed with leukemia in December.
Analysis: Declining buybacks at Fasig-Tipton
The number of buybacks at Sunday’s Fasig-Tipton mixed sale fell dramatically. The questions: Why, and what does it mean for the future?
Nearly 500 trainers apply for Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project’s has received nearly 500 applications from trainers hoping to participate in this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover.
Midlantic-breds dominate Fasig-Tipton mixed sale
Sunday’s Fasig-Tipton mixed sale saw the buyback rate plummet, and Midlantic-breds dominated the event, including the sale-topping yearling.
Jock Xavier Perez reinstated, will ride Monday
Jockey Xavier Perez, out of action since January 15 after testing positive for amphetamines, has been reinstated and has two mounts Monday at Laurel Park.
