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Determined Kingdom named Va-bred horse of the year
Determined Kingdom, now past $700,000 in career earnings, has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year after winning two stakes in ’24.
Maryland Jockey Club names new director of racing surfaces
The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) announced Feb. 21 that it has hired John Banno as Director of Racing Surfaces.
Book’em Danno, Precious Avary top NJ-bred awards
Book’em Danno was named NJ-bred Horse of the Year and top state-bred sprinter and two-year-old, while Precious Avary is champion 3yo filly and turf runner.
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Agreement struck on donation of Pimlico to state
The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to donate the Pimlico property to Maryland, clearing the way for the “Pimlico Plus” plan.
Jennifer Durenberger named to HISA post
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has named veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Durenberger director of equine safety and welfare.
Carryover watch: Laurel pick six reaches $36,421
Four tracks in the Mid-Atlantic, including Laurel Park, have carryovers heading towards the racing weekend.
Sales catalogs now online
Sales catalogs are now available online for both the Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale in Timonium and Wanamaker’s November online sale.
Pimlico-Laurel project: Seeking “reasonable resolution”
With the 2023 legislative session fast approach, negotiators hope to find a “reasonable resolution” to major issues in the Pimlico-Laurel project.
Pimlico-Laurel project: The shape of things to come
Issues with the Pimlico-Laurel rebuilt project are forcing industry participants to consider a future structure that looks very different from the present.
Pimlico-Laurel project over budget, behind schedule. Now what?
Reports to the legislature show that the Pimlico-Laurel rebuild project is over budget and behind schedule. In a series, we examine why and what next.
State Fair announces Timonium meet
The Timonium race meet will take place August 27-September 6, the Maryland State Fair announced today, highlighted by increased purses and a new stake.
Fixed odds betting coming to Monmouth Park
With Gov. Phil Murphy having signed it into law, fixed-odds wagering is expected to be implemented at Monmouth Park soon.
Fillies rule at MHBA Yearling Show
A Street Sense filly was named Grand Champion while a Great Notion filly was tabbed reserve champion at the 2021 MHBA Yearling Show August 1.
Jockeys to pay tribute to disability independence
Jockeys across America on Saturday will raise funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and awareness of National Disability Independence Day.
Laurel Park to reopen for training August 10
Horsemen will be able resume training at Laurel Park August 10, they learned in a community meeting Thursday, ending a nearly four-month shutdown.
Injured Monmouth Park jocks readying returns
Two jockeys injured Friday at Monmouth Park, are nearing returns, with Heriberto Figueroa scheduled to ride Friday and Tomas Mejia needing another week.
Jaime Rodriguez named “Jockey of the Week”
With a 10-win week, rider Jaime Rodriguez earned honors as the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Laurel Park fall stakes sked announced
Laurel Park will offer more than $3.5 million in stakes during its fall stand, which kicks off September 9 and runs through the end of the year.
Fundraiser launched for injured jock Vince Halliday
Jockey Vince Halliday suffered serious injuries in a spill at Delaware Park July 15, and friends have launched a Gofundme page to help him and his wife.
