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Travis Stone to announce Virginia Derby meet
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone will call the action at Colonial Downs during next month’s Virginia Derby mini-meet.
Virginia Gaming Commission bill appears dead
A bill that would have swept racing regulation out of the Virginia Racing Commission and under a new Gaming Commission appears dead.
Maryland Racing Commissioners seek “more active role”
Amid an important legislative session in which the Maryland Racing Commission has been sidelined, some Commissioners’ frustration boiled over Tuesday.
April Midlantic stakes schedule told
Here’s April’s Midlantic stakes schedule for Laurel Park, Parx Racing, and Charles Town Races.
“Pimlico Plus” bill gets final House approval
The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday gave its final approval of legislation to put the “Pimlico Plus” into action, moving it to the Senate.
NTRA announces Washington DC internship program
The new National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) internship program will allow students and recent grads a chance to learn about Capitol Hill.
FTC disapproves HISA drug rules
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday disapproved the proposed HISA drug rules because of ongoing legal uncertainty over the program.
ARCI urges delay in new HISA rules implementation
Citing a court ruling that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is unconstitutional, ARCI has called for a delay in rules set for Jan. 1.
HISA legislative fix may be on the table
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) recently found unconstitutional, one Senator is pushing a legislative fix, but not everyone’s happy.
Racing age horses spearhead Fasig-Tipton mixed
Four horses of racing age brought winning bids of $100,000 or more to lead a Fasig-Tipton mixed sale that saw the average sale up 25% versus last year.
HISA adds farrier to racetrack safety committee
Patrick Reilly, a farrier, has been appointed to the Racetrack Safety Standing Committee of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Fasig-Tipton sale aiming at happy median
The just-completed Keeneland yearling sale saw a big jump in the median A similar move at the Fasig-Tipton sale next week would make a lot of people happy.
Penn National, Presque Isle to add days
Penn National and Presque Isle Downs will both add days after their respective requests were approved by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission.
Canter for a Cause returning to Pimlico
The popular Canter for a Cause, which benefits Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, gives amateurs a chance to ride on Pimlico’s storied oval.
Meadowlands turf meet to begin October 1
The all-turf Monmouth-at-the-Meadowlands meet is slated to begin October 1 and will include seven evening cards.
Md. Racing Commission to ban corticosteroids
The Maryland Racing Commission, acting on the advice of its health and safety committee, committed to eliminating raceday thresholds of corticosteroids.
Delaware Park cancels Thursday card
Heavy rains have forced Delaware Park to cancel its Thursday, September 23 live racing card.
Breeder Richard Golden passes
Richard Golden, a successful breeder and co-founder of Northview Stallion Station, has passed away at 82.
Report: Jockey Tomas Mejia suspended for use of buzzer
Jockey Tomas Mejia has been hit with a 10-year ban by New Jersey stewards after allegedly using a buzzer in a race at Monmouth Park.
Meadowlands turf meet to kick off October 1
The seven-day Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, featuring evening six-race programs, will feature nothing but turf racing and kick off October 1.
