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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.
HISA cites record-low rate of equine fatalities
The rate of equine fatality dropped below one per 1,000 starts at HISA-governed tracks in 2024, according to HISA, the lowest rate recorded.
ARCI head calls for “common sense” HISA reforms
Doug Moore, new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), called today for common sense reforms to HISA.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Jeiron Barbosa to return quicker than expected
Apprentice jockey Jeiron Barbosa, injured Tuesday in a fall, got surprise good news Friday and will be back on horseback next week.
TAA accredits 42 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it has accredited 42 aftercare organizations for 2022, one a newcomer.
“Extremely lucky” Jeiron Barbosa escapes serious injury in spill
Apprentice rider Jeiron Barbosa walked away with only an injured wrist after an incident at Parx Racing that saw four riders unseated.
Amicar positive DQs Don’t Call Me Mary
The Maryland Racing Commission voted to disqualify Don’t Call Me Mary, trained by Todd Pletcher, from a November 2021 race at Laurel for an Amicar positive.
Delaware Park to move up weekend post time
Delaware Park will conclude its 2022 season with early first posts Friday and Saturday to accomodate fans more readily for Breeders’ Cup wagering.
Jessica Paquette named new track announcer at Parx
Jessica Paquette, racing analyst at Colonial Downs in recent years, will take the role of track announcer at Parx Racing.
Colonial Downs hoping to make its own luck
With tweaks to its schedule and a focus on robust overnight purses, Colonial Downs is hoping to find the sweet spot in 2021.
Delaware Park, Pimlico cancel Saturday cards
With the heat index over 100, Delaware Park canceled its Saturday card after running two races.
Md Racing Commission waives Amicar penalties
The Maryland Racing Commission voted Thursday to waive penalties that typically include DQ in the case of Amicar positives through August 1.
“End of an era” for Arabian racing at Delaware
The Eastern Arabian Racing Alliance announced that the 2021 Arabian racing season at Delaware Park was over, a victim of too few owners and horses.
Haskell-Travers-Classic bonus returns
Monmouth Park and BetMakers will offer a $1 million bonus to any horse who manages to sweep the Haskell, Travers, and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Major barns headed to Colonial Downs
Lofty purses and the closure of Churchill Downs’s backside are among the factors leading a number of high-end trainers to Colonial Downs this summer.
Pimlico Pick 6 starts with $1.4 million carry
Pimlico will force out its Pick-6 wager today, and the day kicks off with more than $1.4 million already in the pool.
Monmouth Park to increase purses
Monmouth Park will give purses a significant boost, the track announced, and add three days of live racing to the schedule.
MTHA, others to provide continuing ed platform
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) is teaming up with other groups to create a website devoted to horsemen’s continuing education.
