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Pimlico Plus bill gets committee okay
Legislation that would put the so-called “Pimlico Plus” project into motion got a thumbs-up from the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday.
Delaware Park to provide year-round stabling
Delaware Park and the state’s horsemen’s group have agreed on a three-year contract that includes year-round stabling at the track.
Trainer Amber Cobb summarily suspended
Delaware’s stewards have summarily suspended trainer Amber Cobb, already suspended for an animal cruelty case, alleging a host of violations.
Jock Sheldon Russell out with foot injury
Jockey Sheldon Russell will be out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury when tossed from his mount prior to Thursday’s final race at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park dirt course reopens for racing
For the first time in nearly five months, Laurel Park hosted live racing on its rebuilt dirt course, and opening day went off smoothly.
Bowie may get another life, as a “world-class” training center
The Bowie training center – closed since 2015 – may find yet another life, this time as a “world-class” training center.
New Jersey horsemen to support Aftercare Alliance
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has announced it will donate $5,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
RMTC accredits 10th testing lab
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has made the University of Florida’s racing lab the 10th in the country to earn full accreditation.
Handle jumps at Delaware Park
Despite despite declines in turf racing and field size – both due in large part to a rainy season – Delaware Park saw wagering handle increase 17 percent in the just-completed 2018 season.
Charles Town sets 2019 calendar through April
In 2019 Charles Town will race 60 days from January 9 through April 20 on a Wednesday-Saturday schedule, the track has announced.
Maryland Million handle jumps 30 percent
Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.
Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety
Dirt tracks pose numerous challenges to track superintendents. Surface consistency and improved safety require digging beneath the surface.
Parx changes draw generally positive response
Parx Racing’s plan for a $20 million “Fall Festival” – coupled with reduced racing days – has received a generally (but not entirely) warm response.
Opinion: Trouble in the testing lab
Indiana’s revelation that one of racing’s most widely used testing labs missed seven positives, including a Class 1, demands action by the states.
Totally Thoroughbred takes over Pimlico Saturday
From a Maryland Jockey Club release The Maryland Jockey Club’s Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show, to be held at historic Pimlico Race Course Saturday, July 11, will have prize money totaling more than $17,000 with the featured class of the day the $7,500 Hillwood Stable...
Progress made towards RMTC uniform medication rules
Nine states — including five in the mid-Atlantic — have fully adopted the RMTC’s uniform medication rules, the organization said.
Claimbox: June Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity dipped in June after its huge May increase but still remained strong, in our Claimbox report.
Call it Maryland’s Virginia Derby?
The Virginia Racing Commission endorsed a proposal to run nine stakes — including the G2 Virginia Derby — in Maryland this year. But hurdles remain.
For Alfred Vanderbilt III, legacies honored
For Alfred Vanderbilt III — whose father, Sagamore Farm founder Alfred II, goes into racing’s Hall of Fame in August — this has been a year of honoring legacies.
Parx Racing live days to be slashed
Under an agreement between Parx Racing and Pennsylvania horsemen, the track will run 156 live days in each of the next three years — down from 210 this year.
