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First horses arrive as Monmouth Park stable opens
With its 50-day meet kicking off May 10, Monmouth Park’s stable area welcomed the first horses Saturday morning.
Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting
In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.
Dan Illman named new MJC communications chief
Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form has been named director of communications for the new Maryland Jockey Club, the company announced.
HISA: Decline in equine fatalities continues in Q3
https://youtu.be/LtZDQmw1v1U?si=eTbbFnXjx3cfkDR7 The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the publication of its 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report. This report...
West Saratoga sells for $375,000
West Saratoga, a Grade 3 winner who ran in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, sold for $375,000 at the Inglis Digital sale.
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.
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.
VTA stallion season auction set for Feb. 14-15
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association’s (VTA) annual stallion season auction will take place Feb. 14 and 15 and features dozens of exciting stallions.
Maryland Racing Commission: No-show appellants to be fined
The Maryland Racing Commission decided Tuesday it would fine people who appeal stewards’ decisions but no-show their appeals.
Preakness winner Johnny V featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 27 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Preakness winner John Velazquez and more.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: How’d the Midlantic-breds do?
This week’s Fasig-Tipton two-year-olds in training sale generated almost $34.8 million. How did the Midlantic-breds do?
Preakness win nets John Velazquez jock of the week
John Velazquez filled in the last significant gap in his Hall of Fame career by winning the Preakness, also earning Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week honors.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale tops $34 million
This week’s Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale didn’t set a record, but it didn’t miss by much as buyers purchased almost $35 million worth of horses.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: Day one shows gains
The gross and average were up on the first of two days of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale, with five horses exceeding $500,000.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale set for Monday opening
The two-day Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-old sale kicks off Monday in Timonium, and hopes are high for the sale that produced Kentucky Derby champ Mage.
MRC chair Michael Algeo to receive special merit award
Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.
Derby winners featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 13 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Kentucky Derby winners, handicapping and more.
MTCP 2023 participants announced
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced the 2023 participants in the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).
