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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.
Matt Dinerman to be new Monmouth Park announcer
Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman will take on the same role this spring at Monmouth Park, the track announced.
Mario Pino named Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week
With his 7,000th win — and career — now in the books, Mario Pino has been named the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Tom Rooney named NTRA chief
Tom Rooney, a five-term Congressman whose family owns Maryland’s Shamrock Farm, has been named the CEO of the NTRA.
TAA to be Breeders’ Cup aftercare partner
Breeders’ Cup has once again chosen the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be their aftercare partner this year.
Charles Town, Penn National announce cancellations
With nasty winter weather arriving in the Mid-Atlantic, Charles Town Races and Penn National both will miss some days this week.
New board members named for Aftercare Alliance
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced its new president and members of its board of directors.
Barbara Jo Rubin to be honored at Charles Town
Barbara Jo Rubin, first American female jockey to win against men, will be feted Feb. 22 at Charles Town, where she earned her landmark win.
Justify named Horse of the Year
Justify earned Horse of the Year honors at yesterday’s 48th annual Eclipse Awards.
Weston Hamilton wins apprentice Eclipse Award
Laurel Park-based Weston Hamilton won the Eclipse Award for the nation’s top apprentice jockey in 2018.
Gabby Gaudet joining TVG
Onetime Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet will join TVG as an analyst and reporter year-round, the company announced.
Charles Town releases 2016 calendar
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will hold 179 live racing cards in 2016.
Corvus remains Maryland Million Nursery winner
The Maryland Racing Commission voted yesterday to uphold a stewards’ decision not to disqualify Maryland Million winner Corvus for an isoxsuprine positive.
Gelo Hall, Maryland racetrack stalwart, passes
Gelo Hall, the legendary Maryland racetracker who attended the Seabiscuit-War Admiral match race and later worked in racing for over 60 years, has died.
Angel Acres’ closing points to rescue challenges
Angel Acres Horse Haven placed an estimated 600 horses in new homes. Its closing leaves a void — and points to the challenges facing rescues.
Jockeys’ Guild assembly slated for February
The Jockeys’ Guild will hold its annual assembly February 16-17 in Hollywood, Florida.
Racing Commission to determine Maryland Million Nursery winner
Corvus’ win in the Maryland Million Nursery has been appealed to the Racing Commission after he tested positive for isoxsuprine but was not disqualified.
Trainer Butch Reid: Time for a “racing czar”
Veteran trainer Butch Reid calls drug issues “the biggest problem racing has to address.” His answer: one central enforcement agency, and no raceday meds.
TCA to present leadership, service awards at stallion auction
Bourbon Lane Stable and the Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program will receive TCA awards at the January 9 season auction.
What we learned at the Laurel Park town hall
Laurel Park’s Friday town hall meeting brought together a wide swath of the racing industry – from $2 bettors to breeders. Here’s what we learned.
