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Documentary focuses on improbable Smarty Jones journey
With Smarty Jones now a finalist for the national racing Hall of Fame, a free documentary chronicles his improbable tale.
Virginia Derby gets 89 nominations
The March 15 Virginia Derby – for the first time a Kentucky Derby points race – received 89 nominations, while the Virginia Oaks got 57.
HISA ruling overturned in Maryland void-claim case
An administrative law judge swatted down HISA and ruled in favor of Maryland-based trainer Derrick Parram in a complicated void-claim case.
Study: Virginia certified program has major impact
Every dollar invested in the Virginia-Certified Residency Program generates nearly six dollars in economic impact, a new study says.
NTRA launches new safety campaign
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced it had launched a new campaign called “Safety Runs First.”
HISA anti-doping rules published to Fed Register
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) anti-doping rules have been published, triggering a 14-day public comment period.
Flightline named Horse of the Year
On Eclipse Awards night, Flightline once again romped home in first, taking Horse of the Year honors as the racing industry celebrated its best.
Monmouth stakes schedule unveiled for 2023
The 2023 Monmouth Park stakes schedule will include 48 races worth a combined total of nearly $8 million, headed by the Grade 1 Haskell.
Thoroughbred Owner Conference to be virtual in ’23
OwnerView’s Thoroughbred Owner Conference will take place as a series of free virtual panels over the course of 10 months this year.
Cody’s Wish gets NTRA Moment of the Year
The heartwarming story of Cody’s Wish has been voted the 2022 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year.
Charles Town releases ’23 stakes schedule
Charles Town today unveiled a stakes schedule featuring the $1 million Charles Town Classic and the G3 Charles Town Oaks, with an increased purse.
Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”
In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.
Racing age horses power Fasig-Tipton mixed
Horses of racing age drove a sale that bounced back after sharp declines in 2020, with three horses surpassing $100,000.
Laurel Park will not race this upcoming weekend
With work to the dirt track ongoing, the Maryland Jockey Club announced that Laurel Park will not race during the upcoming weekend.
A step forward at Laurel Park
For the first time in over a week, horses will be permitted to use the entire width of the Laurel Park main track Tuesday, though workers are prohibited.
Fasig-Tipton: Of stakes winners and famous sibs
Among the horses of racing age offered at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic mixed sale tomorrow are three stakes winners and some with famous siblings.
Laurel Park track remains partially closed
The interior portion of the Laurel Park main track will remain closed Monday for the eighth consecutive day.
Fasig-Tipton 2021 Mixed sale by the numbers
It wouldn’t be a Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale if we didn’t break it down by the numbers. Hey, how many grays are there, anyway?
Laurel Park to cancel weekend’s racing
Faced with a sudden cluster of racing and training fatalities, Laurel Park will not race December 3-5 as officials scramble to get ahead of the problem.
Pie time at Laurel Park!
Thanksgiving day is upon us, which means it’s time to renew one of the great racing traditions: the pie giveaway at Laurel Park.
