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Laurel Park alters condition book
Laurel Park will resume carding lower-level claiming races and introduce a new Maryland-bred or -sired maiden race effective in May.
Global stallions app adds new feature
The Blood-Horse’s global stallions app has added a new comparison tool, the company announced.
Monmouth Park cancels August 2 card
With hot weather along the East Coast, Monmouth Park has canceled its card for Friday, August 2.
Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
VEA commercial wins “Telly Award”
A television commercial produced for the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) titled “Virginia wins with horses” has won a Telly Award.
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.
VRC gives thumbs up to acquisition of Colonial Downs
The Virginia Racing Commission signed off on Churchill Downs’s proposed acquisition of Colonial Downs June 8.
Bobby Lillis hopes to give backstretch “an ear” at MRC
Former jockey and head of the Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation Bobby Lillis has a background unlike any other member of the Md. Racing Commission.
Colonial Downs lowers Pick-5 takeout
Colonial Downs will lower the takeout on its traditional Pick 5 wager to 12% and will alter the rules so that carryovers are possible.
HISA seeks public input on anti-doping rules draft
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking public input on its draft medication and anti-doping rules.
Jonathan Thomas to judge MHBA yearling show
The 88th annual Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association (MHBA) Yearling Show will take place July 24, and this year trainer Jonathan Thomas will judge.
Instructional webinar on HISA registration planned
On June 16 Ownerview will host an instructional webinar on registration under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
Jockey Health Day held at Delaware Park
The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Fund hosted a day dedicated to bolstering the health of its jockey colony.
Pimlico Pick 6 solved, payout over $479k
One and only one bettor solved PImlico’s Jackpot Pick 6 Thursday, leading to a payout of $479,801 after it carried through Preakness weekend.
Fasig-Tipton: How the Midlantic-breds did
How’d the Midlantic-breds do at the recently completed Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds sale? We’ve got the answer.
