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Maryland OTBs push for historical horse racing machines
Saying that OTBs are a “failing industry” and retail sports betting a failure, too, Maryland OTBs are pushing for historical horse racing machines.
Virginia Derby field taking shape
The field for the March 15 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, offering 50 Kentucky Derby points to the winner, is starting to take shape.
Delaware Park cancels June 6 card
After heavy rains buffeted the East Coast Wednesday, Delaware Park officials decided to cancel the track’s June 6 card.
Penn Mile sets new track handle record
Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.
Laurel Park announces summer stakes schedule
The Laurel Park summer stakes schedule, topped by the Frank De Francis Memorial Dash, kicks off June 16 and includes several Sunday stakes.
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, April 8 with its Maryland and Virginia editions including trainer Kenny McPeek, HBPA chief Eric Hamelback and more.
Sal Sinatra will advise HISA
Sal Sinatra, former Maryland Jockey Club and Equibase chief, will consult with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority on technology integration.
MJC to offer Preakness future wager
The Maryland Jockey Club will offer a future wager on the Preakness Stakes after receiving approval Tuesday from the state Racing Commission.
HISA drug rules stayed by Texas judge
A Texas judge on Friday stayed the new HISA drug rules for 30 days, with his ruling to apply nationwide, which was cheered by the national HBPA.
Off to the Races Radio adds Maryland outlet
Off to the Races Radio will add a Maryland outlet Saturday, April 1 when it airs on WNST-1570 AM in Towson with a show with a Maryland flavor.
Off to the Races Radio features Dubyuhnell owner Connolly
Off to the Races Radio is set for its return to the airwaves Saturday, April 1 and will feature John L. Connolly, owner of 3yo Dubyunhnell, and much more.
Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program set for June
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, which aims to help college students get in the door in racing, will take place in June.
Monmouth Park to roll out fixed-odds wagering
Monmouth Park expects fixed-odds Thoroughbred wagering to kick off in March at the track, with five sportsbooks to be online in coming months.
TAA announces “experience” auction for aftercare
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is set to auction experience packages to several “bucket list” racing experiences, including the Derby and Preakness.
Trevor McCarthy tabbed Jockey of the Week
With eight wins including a stakes triumph last week, jockey Trevor McCarthy earned Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week honors.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 24 card
Parx Racing has canceled its race card for Monday, January 24.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Charles Town has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, January 22, marking the third straight canceled day of racing at the track.
1ST Racing bans jockey Mychel Sanchez
Following news that rider Mychel Sanchez had received a 60-day suspension for betting against his mounts, 1ST Racing said it would ban him indefinitely.
Jock Mychel Sanchez suspended, taken off mounts
Jockey Mychel Sanchez was taken off his mounts Friday at Laurel Park, the result of a suspension he’d received for betting against his mounts.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 21 card
Charles Town Races has canceled its January 21 race card because of frigid temperatures and the lingering effects of winter weather.
