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Latest Equine Injury Database data released
The Jockey Club today released the latest data from the Equine Injury Database, which shows fatalities hovering near their lowest level.
Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
Pimlico meet to extend into August
With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.
Weather forces Pimlico cancellation
The scheduled eight-race Friday card at Pimlico Race Course has been scrapped, a victim of the weather.
Penn National to implement concussion care program
Penn National will implement the new software-based HeadCheck health program to optimize concussion and injury management for jockeys.
Monmouth sports betting: “We needed a break”
Horsemen hailed the Supreme Court’s decision on sports betting as one that could be a game-changer for Monmouth Park, returning the track to its glory days.
Supreme Court strikes down sports betting ban
The Supreme Court ruled that the law banning states from allowing sports betting is unconstitutional; Monmouth Park cheered, while the NTRA greeted the news warily.
Five tips for Preakness newcomers
New to the Preakness? Wondering where to go, how to get there, and how to have a great time? Check out our five tips to a great first Preakness!
At Colonial Downs, the future is in flames
Colonial Downs set its turf course aflame Tuesday, another step towards the return of live racing to New Kent County.
Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support
Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.
Kentucky Derby television ratings dip
Television ratings for the 144th Kentucky Derby fell to 9.1, the lowest level in six years but also the 12th straight year above 9.0.
Delaware horsemen troubled by slow pace of drug tests
Delaware’s horsemen are increasingly frustrated by hold-ups in finalizing drug tests and releasing purse moneys, with some purses held up almost two months.
Delaware racing community will support disabled jockeys
Delaware’s racing community — the track, horsemen’s association, and jockeys association — will raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Former Penn National clocker to plead guilty
A former Penn National clocker who falsified workout times will plead guilty to one count of wire fraud and cooperate with the government under a plea deal.
RaceBrief for July 14: ‘Cap and Cat
In our weekend RaceBrief, we feature news and notes from the weekend’s racing: Ben’s Cat, the Delaware Handicap, the Haskell takes shape, and more.
Horsemen, Delaware Park extend agreement through 2016
Delaware Park and the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will extend their contract, which means 81 days of live racing annually through 2016.
Charles Town, Komen will “Race for the Ribbon”
For the sixth time, Charles Town Races and the Susan G. Komen Foundation will partner to “Race for the Ribbon” fighting breast cancer on Charles Town Oaks night.
Virginia dates dispute heads to court
in the Virginia dates dispute between Colonial Downs and the state’s horsemen, Colonial is going to court to halt a Racing Commission directive.
I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?
Rodney Dangerfield said that he went to a fight and a hockey game broke out. Replace “hockey game” with “horse race,” and you have the week in horse racing.
Trainer Juan Vazquez receives 90-day suspension, fine
Delaware stewards yesterday suspended trainer Juan Vazquez for 90 days, fined him, and sent him to counseling for starting a fight with rider Trevor McCarthy.
