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Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Colonial Downs hoping to make its own luck
With tweaks to its schedule and a focus on robust overnight purses, Colonial Downs is hoping to find the sweet spot in 2021.
Delaware Park, Pimlico cancel Saturday cards
With the heat index over 100, Delaware Park canceled its Saturday card after running two races.
Md Racing Commission waives Amicar penalties
The Maryland Racing Commission voted Thursday to waive penalties that typically include DQ in the case of Amicar positives through August 1.
Track supers event in 2019 to be held at Charles Town
The 18th Annual Track Superintendents Field Day, a networking and educational event for track supers, will take place at Charles Town Races in June 2019.
El Gran Senor, Caesar’s Wish named to Md. Hall of Fame
European champion El Gran Senor and fleet filly Caesar’s Wish comprise the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame class of 2018.
Triple Crown hero Justify retired from racing
Justify, the undefeated Triple Crown hero, has been retired from racing with what trainer Bob Baffert called “some filling in his ankle.”
VEA: More discretion need in proposed Va. historical racing regs
Regulations governing historic racing machines in Virginia must have greater flexibility and discretion if this industry is to thrive, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) argued in a letter to the Commission.
Monomoy Girl making strong move in Top Thoroughbred Poll
Monomoy Girl’s fourth Grade 1 win of the season this past weekend catapulted her to third in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
MATCH Series contributes to solid handle at Delaware Park
The Dashing Beauty and Hockessin Stakes at Delaware Park — part of the revived MATCH Series — both saw significant handle gains from last year.
NTRA Safety Alliance tabs Koch as director
The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has tabbed Woodbine’s Steve Koch as its new executive director.
NTRA to focus on tax, economic issues in Congress
The NTRA’s Congressional agenda for the coming year focuses on tax and economic issues, with a side of immigration, internet gambling, and medication.
Trainer Juan Vazquez back in the entries
Trainer Juan Vazquez, on suspension since November and asked to leave Maryland in the meantime, has three horses scheduled to run in the coming days.
Charles Town, CANTER Mid-Atlantic team up
For the seventh straight year, Charles Town Races will donate to the group that seeks to transition former race horses into new careers off the racetrack.
West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill
A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.
Canter for the Cause gives you chance to ride at Pimlico
Canter for the Cause, which will benefit the Komen Foundation and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, gives you the chance to ride your horse at Old Hilltop.
A few minutes with… Ross Peddicord
Ross Peddicord is the Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. In this first of a monthly series, we chat about the Board’s work and the Thoroughbred industry.
A clearer view of Maryland racing
The Maryland Jockey Club will broadcast its signal in HD starting with the Pimlico meet, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.
Tim Ritvo and Maryland’s three steps
Stronach Group COO TIm Ritvo says the three steps to Maryland racing’s rebirth are improving the facilities, cleaning up the game – and lowering takeout.
