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Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
Intrepid Daydream named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Three-time stakes winner Intrepid Daydream earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year laurels to head the Renaissance Awards announced this week.
Maryland purses to get boost
Maryland’s purses will get a 15 percent boost effective immediately, and the increased purse will apply to all three state tracks through the end of 2021.
Pimlico Pick 6 to pay out July 4
Pimlico’s Jackpot Pick 6, with a carryover in excess of $1.3 million, will have a mandatory payout July 4.
Claire Crosby named Blood-Horse editorial director
Claire Crosby has been named editorial director of Blood-Horse magazine, succeeding the recently retired Evan Hammonds.
Justify dominant in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls
Triple Crown winner Justify received 36 of 37 first-place votes in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Northam: New Colonial Downs to “put a lot of people to work”
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday held a ceremonial signing of legislation that will help reopen Colonial Downs for live racing in 2019.
Kentucky to offer “racecourse manager” program
Starting in the fall, the University of Kentucky will offer a racecourse manager certification to help develop the next generation workforce.
Injury stats, jockey safety on Grayson Racehorse Safety summit agenda
The Grayson-Jockey Club Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be June 27 at Keeneland and is open to the public.
At Stadium Authority meeting, pondering a future Pimlico
The Maryland Stadium Authority’s meeting on the future of Pimlico brought out a big group of ardent Old Hilltop fans, but the track is going to need more than enthusiasm.
Monmouth Park to accept first sports wagers Thursday
With a Supreme Court ruling and new law in place, New Jersey’s Monmouth Park will accept its first sports wagers on Thursday, the track announced.
Maryland’s Bonita Farm on the market
Bonita Farm, the Boniface family’s breeding and training facility, is offered for $12 million.
Sal Sinatra: Big events, Bowie are future keys
Keys to Maryland racing’s future? Big events, says Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra — and possibly Bowie Training Center.
“Excited” Sal Sinatra hopes to help grow Maryland racing
New Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra is excited to be in Maryland — and to tackle the challenge of returning Maryland racing to prominence.
Handle dips at the Maryland Jockey Club
The Maryland Jockey Club’s wagering handle fell during 2014, mirroring troubling national trends.
Independent investigator to review Charles Town incident
The West Virginia Racing Commission will retain an independent investigator to determine what went wrong leading to a head-on collision at Charles Town.
Yukking it up at the Maryland Racing Commission
December Maryland Racing Commission meetings are usually like Festivus gatherings: plenty of airing of grievances. That wasn’t the case Tuesday.
After Charles Town near-tragedy, fingers point
A loose horse running the wrong way ran into another horse during a race Saturday at Charles Town. The stewards blame the track; the track blames the stewards.
Laurel Park earns NTRA safety reaccreditation
Laurel Park has been reaccredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance, the NTRA announced today.
Tim Ritvo: Handle, facilities keys for Maryland racing
Stronach Group’s Tim Ritvo said today that Maryland racing must grow its handle, rejuvenate its aging facilities, and promote greater regional cooperation.
