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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.
Maryland Million 2024 to be run October 12
Maryland Million 2024 has been set for October 12, 2024 at Laurel Park, the 38th edition of the day Jim McKay cofounded.
Truth to Power podcast: Where we’re going
New in our Truth to Power series, the project’s leaders discuss where racing is in regards to diversity and where it’s going.
Medina Spirit positive confirmed: Report
A split sample has confirmed that Medina Spirit carried betamethasone when he won the Kentucky Derby, the New York Times reports.
Parx sweep nails Richard Vega
Trainer Richard Vega has been suspended by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission, which found “multiple loaded needles and syringes” in his tack room.
Colonial Downs: Back to the future as sale is completed
The sale of Virginia’s Colonial Downs was completed Wednesday, moving Virginia racing one step closer to a rebirth — live racing perhaps returning in 2019.
Frank Stronach to receive Phipps Award
Frank Stronach will receive the Dinny Phipps Award, which honors an individual or individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health.
Mendelssohn moving up in latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
UAE Derby winner Mendelssohn made the biggest strides, up to fourth in the new NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Sacco leads first wave of trainers to Monmouth Park for 2018
Trainer Greg Sacco, a New Jersey resident, was first on the grounds at Monmouth Park as the backside opened Friday for the 2018 meeting.
Mid-Atlantic breeders to join MATCH series
Breeding organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware will offer bonuses for state-bred runners in the MATCH series this summer.
Commonwealth Derby, Oaks will not be run in 2018
The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.
With Virginia Racing Commission set to meet, how we got here
The Virginia Racing Commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow in a last-ditch effort to save the 2014 Thoroughbred meet. A timeline of how we got here.
Uniform medication program seeks to draw right lines
The line between therapy and abuse for horses isn’t always bright, but experts say the National Uniform Medication Program, and proper diagnosis, will help.
Less Charles Town Classic bridge jumping lowers handle
If handle declined for this year’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic card, why was Erich Zimny smiling? Because it was still the track’s third-busiest day ever.
Pennsylvania slots report shows racing’s challenges
A state report on Pennsylvania slots revenue also reveals much about the state of racing, and its challenges, in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Decline in Pennsylvania slots play impacts racing
The state Gaming Control Board reports that declining Pennsylvania slots play in 2013 led to a drop in slots revenue directed to horse racing and breeding.
Kerry Thomas driven to understand “head of the beast”
Once he met Barbaro, Kerry Thomas was smitten with Thoroughbreds — and driven to understand what makes them tick. It may not be what you think…
Pennsylvania racing legislation: Dead or very strong?
The Pennsylvania legislator who sought to raid the Race Horse Development Fund says his effort is “very strong.” Horsemen’s reps counter that it’s “dead.”
Reduction in slots support worries Charles Town horsemen, breeders
New legislation in West Virginia will reduce gaming’s support of Thoroughbreds, leaving Charles Town horsemen and breeders nervously eyeing the future.
Charles Town to continue support of CANTER Mid-Atlantic
Charles Town will provide financial support to CANTER Mid-Atlantic’s program to rehabilitate and rehome retired racehorses.
