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Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 now available
The Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 is now available online, The Jockey Club announced in a release this week.
House consideration of Pimlico Plus bill delayed a day
Legislation to kick off the PImlico Plus project sailed through committee, but the full House of Delegates deferred its consideration until Friday.
Breeder Richard Golden passes
Richard Golden, a successful breeder and co-founder of Northview Stallion Station, has passed away at 82.
Report: Jockey Tomas Mejia suspended for use of buzzer
Jockey Tomas Mejia has been hit with a 10-year ban by New Jersey stewards after allegedly using a buzzer in a race at Monmouth Park.
Meadowlands turf meet to kick off October 1
The seven-day Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, featuring evening six-race programs, will feature nothing but turf racing and kick off October 1.
How is sports betting going at Delaware Park?
While early returns on from horsemen and racetrack execs at Delaware Park are positive, sports wagering’s long-term impacts on racing itself are unclear and some horseplayers are fretful.
Mandatory payouts spice up Penn National holiday program
The Thanksgiving Eve program at Penn National will feature mandatory payouts of two carried over wagers — as well as three stakes, topped by the $200,000 Fabulous Strike.
Maryland Jockey Club to seek to add days, modify stakes schedule
The Maryland Jockey Club is expected to seek 180 days of live racing at its facilities in 2019 — up from 171 this year — and to make some tweaks to its stakes schedule.
Penn National testing sports betting
The two-day test of sports betting at Penn National began Thursday and concludes Friday.
Thoroughbred Idea Foundation to keynote HBPA convention
The March 2019 HBPA convention will be keynoted by a panel from the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation, a sort of racing think tank.
Jockeys’ Guild assembly slated for December 10-11
The Jockeys’ Guild annual assembly will be in Las Vegas, and the group urges all jockeys to participate.
Pace of Laurel Park renovations quickens
While horsemen appreciate the new barns at Laurel Park, fall fans will notice a new entryway into the grandstand and a new simulcast room.
For Virginia racing, Morven Park is back to the future
Horse racing in Virginia will likely turn back to the future with a “country fair” style; proposed venue Morven Park, near Leesburg, fits that perfectly.
Delaware Park, Maryland talking circuit
Delaware Park officials are in conversation with their Maryland Jockey Club counterparts, with the sides seeking an agreement on racing dates and operations.
Horse Festival to enliven Maryland State Fair
A new Horse Festival will enliven the Maryland State Fair in Timonium starting Friday, August 28, and it starts from a simple idea: “Everyone loves horses.”
Midlantic tracks watch Parx Fall Festival nervously
With Parx Racing having astronomical purses for its upcoming Fall Festival, some regional tracks have warned their horsemen to stay home.
“Terrific” Maryland Pride day, and questions for the future
Saturday’s Maryland Pride day was, by all accounts a home run. It also raised some questions, notably about state-bred racing and Maryland Million.
Delaware Park family day to benefit PDJF
Delaware Park, Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Delaware Jockeys’ Association are teaming up to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund August 22.
Parx – and horsemen – prep for massive “Festival” purses
A rehabbed paddock and walking ring — oh, and massive purse increases — will greet horsemen during Parx Racing’s fall festival, starting August 29.
Laurel Park to host Champions Handicapping Tournament
The Champions Handicapping Tournament will take place August 22 in Laurel’s Carriage Room and offers several opportunities to move on to national contests.
