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Preakness: $100,000 trainer bonus returns
For a ninth straight year, $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run at least five horses in stakes races Preakness weekend.
April wagering handle lags 2024 number
April saw wagering handle on US races that was more than 5% below the April 2024 mark, as the industry continues to scuffle.
Shamrock Farm chosen as new Maryland training center
The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.
Maryland horsemen, breeders point to ’25 priorities
A board to govern the new Maryland Jockey Club, a new training center, and new breeder incentives are top priorities for Maryland’s horsemen and breeders.
Jockey Club offering incentive to return mares to breeding
A new Jockey Club program will waive registration fees when introducing or returning mares to the breeding population in an effort to bolster foal crops.
Book’em Danno, Precious Avary top NJ-bred awards
Book’em Danno was named NJ-bred Horse of the Year and top state-bred sprinter and two-year-old, while Precious Avary is champion 3yo filly and turf runner.
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Kantharos filly tops Fasig-Tipton June 2yo sale
The first Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June 2yo sale saw 59 horses change hands, generating over $2.5 million in sales.
Second Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale is Wednesday
Fasig-Tipton’s second Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale will take place June 28, with 85 hips scheduled to go through the ring.
Edgar Prado, Patrick Cummings featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 24 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Hall of Famer Edgar Prado and more.
First horses arrive at Colonial Downs
The first horses arrived at Colonial Downs June 19 as the track begins in earnest go gear up for its 27-day 2023 meet.
Jockey Edgar Prado retires
Jockey Edgar Prado, who launched his career in Maryland and went on to reach the sport’s greatest heights, announced his retirement.
Sheldon Russell, Paco Lopez, Joel Rosario share jockey of the week
Sheldon Russell, Paco Lopez, and Joel Rosario all shared honors as this past week’s Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week.
MHBA elects board of directors
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) has announced the results of its annual board elections for five open seats.
Michael Algeo steps down from “emasculated” Commission
Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.
Gov. Moore names Racetrack Authority appointees
Maryland Governor Wes Moore on June 9 named his appointees to the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority, which is tasked with defining the sport’s future.
