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Jack Harlow will headline Preakness Live
Grammy-nominated artist Jack Harlow will headline the Preakness Live concert following the running of the 149th Preakness May 18.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
Raoul Middleman, painted Pimlico murals, passes
Renowned Baltimore artist Raoul Middleman, known to generations of racetrackers as the painter of Pimlico’s murals, passed away at 86.
DTRC Stews revoke Amber Cobb’s license
Trainer Amber Cobb, already under suspension, has had her license to train horses revoked by Delaware stewards.
Pimlico to host two 2022 meets
The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.
Monmouth adds days, bolsters purses for 2019
With new state subsidies, Monmouth Park is adding days in 2019 and bolstering purses, which are expected to hit about $500,000 daily.
Claimbox: Claiming activity up sharply in January
Mid-Atlantic claiming activity rose sharply in January versus the prior year, in our Claimbox report.
Social media 411: The week in racing media
What’re Midlantic racing folks talking about on social media this week? Chelsea Lowman explores…
Nearly 700 to compete in Thoroughbred Makeover
Nearly 700 trainers have been accepted to have horses in the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover, which takes place in October.
News and notes: NJ legislature approves $100 million racing subsidy
Monmouth Park will receive $10 million per year for the next five years as part of a racing subsidy, and other news and notes from the region.
Laurel, Charles Town cancel Thursday cards
Predicted icy temperatures have led Laurel Park and Charles Town Races to cancel their Thursday cards.
Fasig-Tipton to offer 167 hips at mixed sale
Moved back from its usual December date, the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale will have 167 hips on offer later this month.
Leonard Lavin to receive Eclipse Award of Merit
Longtime horseman Leonard Lavin will receive an Eclipse Award of Merit in recognition of his decades helming Glen Hill Farm.
Charles Town per-race handle grows, but gross drops
Charles Town posted record per-race handle in 2015, but the number of races carded fell 14 percent versus 2014.
Laurel’s Rainbow 6 hit for $140k
A single bettor nailed Laurel Park’s Rainbow 6, taking home a post-Christmas present of $140,000. The track’s Pick 5 has a $16,000 carryover into closing day.
Analysis: Corvus case highlights Maryland drug challenges
The Maryland Racing Commission’s decision last week not to disqualify Corvus highlights how much the Commission has yet to do in overhauling drug rules.
Parx Racing community scatters as break arrives
With Parx Racing set to close for two months, its horsemen and horses are scattering, some headed south and others to the farm.
TwinSpires’ Virginia license suspended
The Virginia Racing Commission has suspended TwinSpires’ license to conduct advance deposit wagering there because of the company’s refusal to pay money it owes.
Paul Espinosa to be new Charles Town announcer
Paul Espinosa, 26, will become the full-time announcer at Charles Town Races in 2016, the track announced.
Monmouth Park revving up for exchange wagering
New Jersey will be the first US state to allow exchange wagering, and if all goes according to plan, Monmouth Park will be offering it by March 2016.
