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Abnel Bocachica shifting tack to New York
Apprentice rider Abnel Bocachica, son of Charles Town leading jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, will shift his tack to New York.
Senate panel raises Pimlico Plus bill questions
With just three days until the end of the legislative session, a Senate committee took its first hard look at the PImlico Plus bill and had many questions.
Remembrance: Sam Huff
NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff, who passed away Nov. 13, also made his mark on racing as cofounder of West Virginia Breeders’ Classics.
Horseracing Integrity body proposes regs
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the new federal “anti-doping” body for racing, issued its proposed regulations today.
29 Thoroughbred aftercare groups accredited
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance today announced it had accredited 29 aftercare groups, bringing to 82 the total number of accredited aftercare groups.
Sunny Ridge earns top NJ-bred honors
Millionaire Sunny Ridge earned honors as NJ-bred Horse of the Year for 2018, while G3 winner Golden Brown was named top turf horse.
Oaklawn Invitational winner to get free Preakness pass
The winner of Oaklawn Park’s Derby day feature, the Oaklawn Invitational, will earn a free pass to the Preakness Stakes.
Pimlico, Ujjayi, and more: The week in social media
What’re Midlantic racing folks talking about on social media this week? Chelsea Lowman explores…
Colonial Downs readying for summer return
The shape of the 2019 Colonial Downs meet is starting to come into focus, said general manager John Marshall.
Charles Town, Penn cancel Wednesday cards
With nasty winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic, both Charles Town and Penn National canceled their Wednesday night cards.
Totally Thoroughbred show will not be held in 2019
The popular Totally Thoroughbred show for retired runners will not be held in 2019, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
Monmouth Park to host Pick Your Prize ‘capping contest
Monmouth Park’s June 4, $2,000 buy-in, live money contest may award as many as 15 NHC seats, four BCBC seats and $60,000 in cash.
Maryland Racing Commission names medication policy committee
Maryland Racing Commission chair John McDaniel today named a new committee to review and improve the state’s medication program and policies.
Jocks Xavier Perez, Nik Juarez suspended
Jockeys Xavier Perez and Nik Juarez have been suspended by Maryland stewards, Perez for failing a drug test and Juarez for failing to provide a sample to test.
Trackside radio program ends 28-year run
Trackside, the radio program featuring Sam Huff and Carol Holden, ended its 28-year run December 26, thus breaking Huff’s radio mantra: No dead air.
New Jersey breeders to conduct stallion season auction
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey will conduct its annual Stallion Season Auction beginning at 9:00 p.m. on January 15.
New Jersey breeders hoping new gaming options provide boost
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs starts with New Jersey, where the industry hopes north Jersey casinos and sports betting will provide a boost.
DTHA offers second chance stallion auction
The second chance auction sponsored by the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) features no-reserve pricing and benefits the group’s PAC.
ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse
In this open letter, the Old Dominion horsemen’s group (ODTHA) calls on Virginia to allow two different horsemen groups to follow two different paths.
Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties
Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called “the end of an era for Virginia horse racing.”
