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REPORT: Churchill Downs making Pimlico bid
The Baltimore Banner reports that Churchill Downs, Inc. has made an “overture” towards buying Pimlico, though its seriousness is unknown.
Maryland Racing Commissioners seek “more active role”
Amid an important legislative session in which the Maryland Racing Commission has been sidelined, some Commissioners’ frustration boiled over Tuesday.
Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award winner named
Maryland Million has named the winner of the 2021 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, which celebrates important characteristics that are valuable but often unrewarded.
Wanamaker’s to hold two October sales
Online auction house Wanamaker’s will host two sales in October: its typical monthly sale October 14 and a Pennsylvania-bred sale Oct. 28.
Fasig-Tipton sale concludes with strong gains
One observer described the just-completed Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale as “bullish as hell,” and he wasn’t wrong.
Maryland Jockey Club offering incentives for graded winners
Recent Grade 1 winners will have their starting and entry fees waived when running in Maryland Jockey Club stakes in 2019.
Claimbox: 2018 claiming activity tops $25 million
In our Claimbox report: 2018 claiming activity rose versus the prior year, topping $25 million for the year.
Mandatory payout in Charles Town Pick 6 tonight
Charles Town sports a carryover of more than $250,000 in its Pick 6, and it all gets paid out tonight!
Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere
Trainers based at Pimlico hope it won’t come to it, but they’ve already begun figuring out a future when they can’t stable at Old Hilltop.
Xpressbet to give away $12,000 Pegasus big bet
Advance deposit wagering company Xpressbet will offer a $12,000 big bet sweepstakes on the upcoming Pegasus World Cup, with a winner getting the bet and a VIP trip to the race.
Monmouth Park, theScore to launch mobile sportsbook
The agreement between theScore and Monmouth Park will lead to a mobile sportsbook being launched in 2019, pending regulatory approval.
“Town hall” to highlight busy Maryland week
The Maryland Jockey Club will hold a town hall meeting next week at Laurel Park — which would have been virtually inconceivable here a few years ago.
A King walks into a Crab Feast…
At Saturday’s Maryland Racing Media Association Crab Feast, there were laughs, honors, and crabs aplenty — and a little inspiration for good measure.
The Racing Biz story among eight Bergstein finalists
A story published in The Racing Biz is among the eight finalists for the Bergstein Award, Team Valor International announced.
November 6 “Off to the Races” podcast
In our latest Off to the Races podcast, our Big Move of the Week, a correspondent goes to Breeders’ Cup, and a feast fit for King.
Claimbox: October Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity dropped in October, with Parx seeing the biggest declines, in our Claimbox report.
Delaware Park horsemen hope to fill stable area
An agreement between horsemen and Delaware Park provides year-round stabling at the track — if there are enough takers. Time’s a-wastin’ to get stalls there.
MRMA Crab Feast: a great party for a great cause
The Maryland Racing Media Association’s Crab Feast – benefiting its unique scholarship fund – will honor King Leatherbury, Xtra Heat, Not for Love, and Bruce Quade.
Breeders’ Cup “Off to the Races” podcast
In our latest Off to the Races podcast, presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance, the latest news from Virginia, Maryland Million and more.
Breeders’ Cup: Watching the wagering
With tens of millions of dollars to be wagered on Breeders’ Cup, the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau will watch the wagering to protect the betting public.
