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Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
Catalog live for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale
The catalog for Wanamaker’s Feb. 29 sale is now live and includes yearlings, broodmares, a no-guarantee season to Great Notion, and more.
Star of Night, Fiber Sonde top WVTBA awards
Star of Night earned West Virginia-bred Horse of the Year honors from the WVTBA, while six award winners were sired by Fiber Sonde.
Owner-breeder Rick Porter passes
Rick Porter, a native of Wilmington, DE, who campaigned some of the top runners of recent years, including Songbird, has passed away at 80.
Sal Sinatra leaving Maryland Jockey Club
Sal Sinatra, president of the Maryland Jockey Club for the last seven years, will leave that post in two weeks to become head of Equibase.
Nick Hahn and the search for the perfect Derby julep
Our Nick Hahn has developed what he considers the perfect mint julep recipe for Derby day. So good you’ll say, “I’ll Have Another!”
Xpressbet CEO Luniewski steps down
Xpressbet CEO and president Ron Luniewski has stepped down, the company announced today.
Justify leads final pre-Derby NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With the Kentucky Derby upon us, Justify is rated the top three-year-old in the latest NTRA poll, while West Coast remained the leader for older horses.
Preakness award winners announced
The winners of the awards for best Preakness story and best Preakness photograph, as well as the Old Hilltop Award, have been announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.
Virginia Equine Alliance hails “brighter prospects” for horse industry
The Virginia Equine Alliance, the umbrella group representing the state’s horse industry, is applauding a new state law and the sale of Colonial Downs.
Maryland racing industry has successful legislative session
The Maryland Racing Commission heard today that the racing industry had enjoyed a productive 2018 legislative session, with three bills it supported passing.
Juan Vazquez, Trevor McCarthy appear before Delaware stewards
Trainer Juan Vazquez and jockey Trevor McCarthy appeared before the Delaware Racing Commission stewards today to discuss their Monday fight.
Virginia Racing Commission tacks to new crossroads
The Virginia Racing Commission has told the sides in the racing days dispute to focus on ’15. Now’s the time for a decision: Riders up, or lawyer up?
Virginia Racing Commission proposes scrapping 2014 meet
The Virginia Racing Commission today called on horsemen and Colonial Downs to reach accord on a 2015 season, to reopen OTBs — and to scrap 2014.
Pennsylvania State Racing Fund endangered, auditor says
The Pennsylvania State Racing Fund is endangered by millions of dollars of inappropriate charges by the Dept. of Agriculture, the state auditor said today.
Virginia Racing Commission meeting rescheduled again
The Virginia Racing Commission has canceled the meeting it had scheduled for Thursday, June 19, and shifted it instead to Monday, June 23.
Virginia Racing Commission to meet on Thursday
The Virginia Racing Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 19 as it continues to try to find a solution to the impasse over racing dates.
Judge dismisses case against trainer Samuel Webb
A federal judge last week dismissed charges against trainer Samuel Webb, accused of wire fraud in an alleged “horse doping” case.
NTRA applauds move to ease tax bite on wagering
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is working with two members of Congress to clarify certain tax regulations and reduce their impact on winning bets.
Virginia Racing Commission meeting canceled
The Virginia Racing Commission meeting slated for Friday will not occur, replaced by a smaller meeting of the factions with Commerce Secretary Maurice Jones.
