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Global stallions app adds new feature
The Blood-Horse’s global stallions app has added a new comparison tool, the company announced.
Equineline introduces OTTB profile
The Jockey Club today announced the new Off-Track Thoroughbred Profile, the first equineline.com report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers.
Eight named as finalists for Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Eight horses, ranging from the sport’s earliest stars to modern millionaires, are finalists for the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
HISA touts second quarter decline in equine fatalities
Equine fatalities at tracks covered by HISA declined by 49% in the second quarter versus the same period a year ago, the organization announced today.
Jockey Club announces Round Table speakers
The 72nd annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference will take place August 1 in Saratoga and also be livestreamed.
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.
Charles Town cancels Thursday race card
Because of poor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires, Charles Town has canceled its Thursday evening race card.
Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June catalog available
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic will hold a new 2-year-old sale June 28 in Timonium, and the catalog for it is now available.
Preakness attendance half of pre-pandemic levels. Why?
Attendance at Saturday’s Preakness was about half of what it had been before the pandemic. Why? Teresa Genaro asked some who came and some who didn’t.
$3.55 million horse drives record Fasig-Tipton sale
The most expensive horse ever sold in Maryland helped power the most successful auction held in Maryland, as the Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped $37 million.
Girvin filly tops day at Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly by first-crop sire Girvin brought a bid of $725,000 to pace the first day’s action at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at it by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale has big catalog, high hopes
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds in training sale which takes place Monday and Tuesday has a huge book, and hopes are high.
Trevor McCarthy named Jockey of the Week
With the first Grade 1 victory of his career, jockey Trevor McCarthy has earned Jockey of the Week honors from the Jockeys’ Guild.
Charles Town to force out Pick 6 on May 13
It’ll be a lucky Friday the 13th as Charles Town Races will have a mandatory payout of its Pick 6 wager, currently with a carryover above $159,000.
Monmouth Park forced to cancel opening card
With high winds and heavy rain hitting the Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park was forced to cancel today’s opening day card.
Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial
In their first public interview on the topic, Churchill Downs see “great opportunity” at Colonial Downs because of Virginia’s gaming-and-racing model.
