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Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Jockeys to pay tribute to disability independence
Jockeys across America on Saturday will raise funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and awareness of National Disability Independence Day.
Laurel Park to reopen for training August 10
Horsemen will be able resume training at Laurel Park August 10, they learned in a community meeting Thursday, ending a nearly four-month shutdown.
Injured Monmouth Park jocks readying returns
Two jockeys injured Friday at Monmouth Park, are nearing returns, with Heriberto Figueroa scheduled to ride Friday and Tomas Mejia needing another week.
Mandatory Pick 6 payout for closing day at Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park reaches the end of its 2018 meet this afternoon with a hefty $370k carryover in – and mandatory payout of – its Pick 6.
Doro: Move to Oaklawn “opportunity of a lifetime”
With racing secretary Jed Doro leaving his position, Delaware Park expects to make do through the end of this season October 20 before hiring a new racing secretary for 2019.
Delaware racing secretary Jed Doro to take role at Oaklawn Park
Delaware Park racing secretary Jed Doro will fill that same role at Oaklawn Park effective September 24.
Maryland to hub national Stronach 5 wager
The new Stronach 5 wager will feature five races from four different tracks — Laurel Park, Gulfstream, Santa Anita, and Golden Gate.
U-Maryland Equine Studies will halt breeding program
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies program, which has produced several winners, will go on hiatus until it can find a sustainable funding model, the program announced.
Laurel Park set for promising fall stand
The 61-day fall meet at Laurel Park features 34 stakes worth over $3.4 million and opens on Friday, September 7.
Virginia Racing Commission will meet tomorrow
With the clock ticking and no 2015 race meeting scheduled, the Virginia Racing Commission will meet tomorrow in Richmond.
For industry participants, many ways to use social media
Racing industry participants use social media to get news, to promote their businesses, to engage with fans — sometimes even those they’d rather block.
Claimbox: March Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity jumped 35 percent in March, in our Claimbox report.
Trainer, owner bonuses could bolster Preakness weekend
Along with new wagers and facility improvements, Pimlico will offer significant bonuses to owners and trainers who run in stakes races over Preakness weekend.
Pimlico meet to be broadcast in HD
As first reported in The Racing Biz, Pimlico’s spring meet will be broadcast in high-definition, for which the Maryland Jockey Club has spent $1.5 million.
Laurel Park posts daily average handle rise
Daily average handle rose at Laurel Park during the winter meet, though, with a dozen missed days, gross handle declined.
Monarch, MidAtlantic Cooperative end standoff
After more than four months, bettors in many mid-Atlantic tracks will again be able to bet on Stronach Group and other tracks, as the MidAtlantic Cooperative and Monarch Content reach a deal.
Criminal charges filed against four Penn National veterinarians
Four veterinarians with Penn National practices face criminal charges for allegedly administering prohibited drugs to horses just prior to racing.
RMTC approves cobalt threshold
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has approved a threshold level for regulation of cobalt.
