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Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces 2025 funding
More than $2.6 million in Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation funding will support 16 new and 10 continuing projects.
National Thoroughbred League to head to Pimlico, Parx
The National Thoroughbred League will bring its “horse team” concept to Pimlico the week before the Preakness and then to Parx.
Three to enter Maryland-bred Hall of Fame
Three horses – Alma North, Richard’s Kid, and Shine Again – are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and will be feted Aug. 23.
Colonial Downs to add spring meet, host Derby points race
Colonial Downs will expand its footprint to include a spring meet in 2025, with the meet anchored by a Virginia Derby 2.0 worth 50 Kentucky Derby points.
Paco Lopez nearing 4,000 wins
Jockey Paco Lopez is nearing the 4,000-win milestone, and while he hopes to reach it at Monmouth Park, he’ll need to hurry.
At Delaware Park, combining autism awareness, horseracing
Delaware Park and state horsemen held Autism Awareness Day Wednesday – raising awareness of the condition and celebrating two prominent local racing fans.
Trainer Jason Servis sentenced to prison
Trainer Jason Servis, indicted as part of a wide-ranging scheme to dope horses, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Honor A. P. colt takes top honors at MHBA Yearling Show
An Honor A. P. colt owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm took top honors at the 89th annual MHBA Yearling Show Sunday in Timonium.
Off to the Races Radio: Virginia, Maryland lineups
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
Off to the Races Radio: Victor Carrasco, Kaitlin Free featured
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 15 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: jockey Victor Carrasco, analyst Kaitlin Free and more!
After “disaster,” jockey John Hiraldo hoping to pick back up
A “disaster” of a week for jockey John Hiraldo saw him suspended after a false drug positive, raising questions of fairness and justice.
Onetime star Page McKenney thriving in new job
Claimer-turned millionaire Page McKenney reached the winner’s circle 22 times as a rachorse. Now retired from racingx`, he’s still finding it.
MHBA elects 2022 officers
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) today announced its new slate of officers for 2022-2023.
Colonial Downs kicks off meet with a bang
Colonial Downs recorded its largest-ever opening day handle Monday, topping $3 million on a day that featured four Virginia-bred stakes.
For Arlington horsemen, Colonial Downs a welcoming spot
Colonial Downs always attracts an eclectic group of horsemen from around the country, this year including several previously stabled at Arlington Park.
Sal Sinatra steps down from Equibase role
Former Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra has stepped down from his role as president and COO of Equibase.
A hairy week as HISA deadline looms
The days leading up to the July 1 HISA registration deadline saw four Senators blast the Authority and a new lawsuit from two states and the Jockeys’ Guild.
First horses arrive for Colonial Downs meet
The first horses arrived on the grounds Monday for the Colonial Downs meet, where live racing kicks off July 11.
Monmouth, BetMakers to offer $1 million “bonanza bonus”
Monmouth Park and BetMakers will offer a $1 million bonus to the connections of a horse sweeping the Haskell, Travers, and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
NYRA hits Bob Baffert with one-year ban
Trainer Bob Baffert will not be able to race at NYRA tracks for the remainder of this year, according to a ruling issued by NYRA June 24.
