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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.
What the “Pimlico Plus” legislation says
Beyond allowing the project to tproceed, The recently introduced Pimlico Plus legislation makes several notable changes to existing law.
Jockey Club projects reduced 2022 foal crop
Based on reports of mares bred received to date, The Jockey Club projects the 2022 foal crop will drop to 18,700, 500 fewer than its 2021 estimate.
Colonial Downs sets handle mark
Buoyed by more than $10 million in purses, Colonial Downs set its all-time handle record at the just-completed meet, with daily average betting of over $2.2 million.
Delaware Park cancels September 2 card
Delaware Park has canceled its September 2 card because of the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Delaware: End of meet showcase to provide homes for retiring runners
Delaware Park’s annual End of Meet Showcase is designed to find new homes and careers for retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies and will take place October 21.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity tops $18 million through three quarters
In the latest Claimbox report: more than 1700 claims, worth over $18 million total, have been made in the Mid-Atlantic in the first nine months of the year.
Pegasus World Cup tickets now available
Tickets for the Pegasus World Cup – now including a $7 million turf race as well as a dirt race – are now on sale, the Stronach Group announced.
Georganne Hale wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award
In recognition of her long and varied career, Georganne Hale has been named the winner of this year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award by Maryland Million Ltd.
Stronach 5 features turf, big fields
This week’s Stronach 5 features three turf races, with two from Gulfstream West and one from Santa Anita.
Equibase to be official timer at Laurel, Pimlico
Equibase has installed a GPS system at Laurel Park, Pimlico, and other tracks and been named the official timer at those facilities.
Horsemen, Charles Town agree to three-year contract
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and the Charles Town Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed to terms on a new contract.
Breeding issues key at Maryland Racing Commission meeting
The Maryland Racing Commission yesterday agreed to reduce some Maryland-bred incentive payments and heard a proposal to create a Maryland-bred day at Laurel.
Preakness spurs fundraising for Aftercare Alliance
From a Maryland Jockey Club release The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that a community-wide fundraising effort helped raise more than $65,000 for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) during the Preakness Meet at Pimlico Race Course. Events and fundraising...
Maryland Racing Commission approves Laurel, Timonium dates
The Maryland Racing Commission today gave approval for live racing dates in July at Laurel Park and for seven live days at the State Fair in Timonium.
Retreat Gala to benefit equine program
Tomorrow’s Gala benefits the Retreat at Beckleysville, a therapeutic riding program serving adults and children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
Assistance Foundation raising money for family of slain guard
The Maryland Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation is seeking donations to defray funeral expenses for Kevin Jones, the Pimlico security guard murdered Sunday.
Claimbox: May Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity jumped nearly 50 percent in May, in our Claimbox report.
Thoroughbred Charities of America announces $511k in grants
Thoroughbred Charities of America today announced a half-million dollars in grants to 67 organizations to provide better lives for Thoroughbreds.
QuickTake: Momentum and Pimlico’s handle rise
Handle rose sharply during the just-completed Pimlico meet, although the facility and racing product were largely the same as last year. So, what happened?
