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April Midlantic stakes schedule told
Here’s April’s Midlantic stakes schedule for Laurel Park, Parx Racing, and Charles Town Races.
“Pimlico Plus” bill gets final House approval
The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday gave its final approval of legislation to put the “Pimlico Plus” into action, moving it to the Senate.
Fasig-Tipton sale aiming at happy median
The just-completed Keeneland yearling sale saw a big jump in the median A similar move at the Fasig-Tipton sale next week would make a lot of people happy.
Penn National, Presque Isle to add days
Penn National and Presque Isle Downs will both add days after their respective requests were approved by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission.
Canter for a Cause returning to Pimlico
The popular Canter for a Cause, which benefits Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, gives amateurs a chance to ride on Pimlico’s storied oval.
Maryland Stadium Authority: $424 million to demolish, rebuild Pimlico
The second phase of the Maryland Stadium Authority says it will cost $424 million to demolish and rebuild Pimlico to make it viable as a long-term Preakness home.
Jockeys’ Guild elects new board members
At its annual meeting earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new board members and officers, as well as conducting other business.
Hammond, Burnham added to Racing Hall of Fame Media Roll of Honor
Broadcaster Tom Hammond and the late cinematographer Joe Burnham have been selected to the National Museum of Racing’s Media Roll of Honor.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed: Top line numbers dip, but with key bright spots
The top line numbers for Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale lagged last year’s, but a new regional sire made a splash.
Fasig-Tipton Mixed: Three things to watch for
Picking apart the trends, here are three things to watch for in today’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Mixed Sale.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed: Some hips to watch
Our correspondent identifies some hips she’ll be watching at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale December 4.
Maryland Million: “Signature day” can boost young sires
For young sires in particular, Maryland Million success can catch the eyes of the region’s breeders and help propel a stallion.
RMTC issues statement on Motion suspension
In response to recent concerns raised by trainer Graham Motion, suspended after a Robaxin positive, the RMTC issued a statement defending its regulations.
Theories abound on declines at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
The numbers for Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale continued a decline that’s been going on for years. Participants offered several theories on why.
Parx “fall festival” purses slashed
Starting Sunday, Parx Racing will slash its Fall Festival purses by about 40 percent. Still higher than normal, the new purse levels will continue to year-end.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale shows declines
The gross and average declined at yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling sale, though Maryland-breds outstripped the sale as a whole.
Claimbox: September Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity jumped in September, with the lion’s share at Parx Racing, in our Claimbox report.
Your guide to the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Your guide to tomorrow’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale.
Laurel Park “happy” with first rolling Hi 5 day
Carryovers created a pair of big payoffs on Laurel Park’s first day of having rolling Super Hi 5 wagering.
At Fasig-Tipton, Del-certified horses check the boxes
The Delaware certified program is good for owners and breeders — and some of its grads will be offer Tuesday at the Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale.
