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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.
Delaware Park announces 2024 live racing schedule
Delaware Park received approval Feb. 20 for its 2024 75-day live racing schedule, with the Delaware Handicap and Oaks anchoring the meet’s biggest weekend.
Salty group nominated to Shine Again
Three graded winners, 11-time stakes winner Anna’s Bandit, and undefeated Chub Wagon are among 19 nominated to the Shine Again June 13 at Pimlico.
Hall of Fame jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. passes
Jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. who won almost 2,800 races and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, passed away May 30 at age 94.
Timonium welcomes hundreds of Laurel horses
With Laurel Park closed for the renovation of its main track, the Timonium fairgrounds has turned into the largest training center in the state.
Equestricon announces 2018 schedule as tickets now on sale
Back for a second year, Equestricon will take place in Louisville October 29 and 30 — just in advance of the Breeders’ Cup.
Charles Town Classic: No risk, big reward with $1 million pool
The Charles Town Classic Million Dollar Challenge is free to enter, and if you pick 11 races correctly, you’ll share in $1 million!
In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step
One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.
Fasig-Tipton May sale catalog now available online
Some 600 hips are entered in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds in Training sale taking place in mid-May in Timonium.
Turf racing, Rainbow 6 carryover on tap at Laurel Park
The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.
Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future
The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.
For Pennsylvania horsemen, looking for a long winter’s end
Pennsyvlania horsemen have had their trials this winter, including terrible weather and contagious disease. Safe to say that spring can’t come soon enough.
What time is it? Time to Ride
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and others are participating in Time to Ride, American Horse Council’s program to engage new people and horses.
Charles Town Classic night will feature $100,000 Pick Four
Charles Town will offer a guaranteed $100,000 pool for the Pick Four that concludes with the Charles Town Classic on April 19.
Scott Wells re-elected Thoroughbred Racing Associations president
Scott Wells, president of Remington Park and Lone Star Park, was re-elected as President of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations (TRA).
Eric Johnston named racing director at Penn National
Eric Johnston, the racing secretary at Sam Houston Race Park, has been named Director of Racing Operations for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
HRTV to cover Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile
HRTV will cover the 2014 Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile, and other big events from Penn National Gaming tracks.
HRRN to broadcast key Charles Town, Penn National races
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) will broadcast live from the Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile, and other key races at tracks owned by Penn Gaming in 2014.
HandleTrak: Charles Town enjoys productive Saturday
Charles Town registered its best Saturday in almost four months, and other tracks also saw handle gain Saturday, except for Penn National, which canceled.
RaceBrief: West Virginia horsemen fight for gaming-enhanced purses
In today’s RaceBrief, West Virginia horsemen fight to hang onto purse enhancements and a court upholds racing’s “absolute insurer” rule.
