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Maryland to spike Racetrack Operating Authority
Maryland budget negotiators on Friday unexpectedly decided to sunset the state’s Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.
Colonial Downs to host Claiming Crown qualifying day
Colonial Downs will host an August day of racing in which the races are automatic qualifying races for November’s Claiming Crown.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale set for October 1
A somewhat smaller Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale will take place Tuesday, October 1 at the sales pavilion in Timonium.
Stakes-placed juvenile tops Inglis Digital sale
Stakes-placed 2-year-old Bellavinino brought a top bid of $170,000 to pace the Inglis Digital USA September sale.
Monmouth Park shows handle increases
On-track, daily average, and total all-sources handle all rose at Monmouth Park during the meet which concluded Sunday, the track reported.
1/ST Racing calls for less racing, share of VLT revenue in Maryland
Saying their company is committed to Maryland the Preakness, 1/ST Racing executives today called for fewer days of live racing and a share of slots revenue.
What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.
Proposed new bill would repeal, replace HISA
New legislation set to be introduced in Congress will repeal HISA and replace it with an interstate compact governed by state racing commissions.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Track condition now part of Equine Injury Database
The Equine Injury Database now includes data about 2021-2022 fatalities by track condition, as well as track surface.
Maryland Horse Foundation receives TCA grant
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced it had received a TCA grant to support its career outreach work, including the Thoroughbred Career Program.
HISA hires medical director for jockey safety
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
National foal crop continues decline
The national foal crop dropped 2.2% from 2021 to 2022, the Jockey Club estimated today, falling below 19,000, continuing a long decline.
Champions Handicapping Tournament set for Oct. 15
The Maryland Jockey Club will host its biannual Champions Handicapping Tournament October 15 at Laurel Park.
Fran Burns to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
This year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, to be presented at Maryland Million, will go to Fran Burns for her volunteer involvement on several fronts.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
HISA delay bill introduced in US House
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Texas has introduced legislation to delay the implementation of HISA until 2024.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale “very solid” despite declines
The just-concluded Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw declines versus 2021, but its numbers were easily better than prior years.
Fasig-Tipton: Maryland-breds shine on first day
A slow-starting first session of the Fasig-TIpton Midlantic fall yearling sale picked up steam later, and Maryland-breds led the way.
Fasig-Tipton: Yearling sale has Maryland flavor
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale is set to kick off Monday, and it has a distinctly Maryland flavor: more than 200 hips were bred in Maryland.
