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Parx Racing adds Feb. 27 to live schedule
Parx Racing will add Thursday, Feb. 27 to its racing schedule to make up for days lost to the winter weather.
Charles Town cancels Feb. 20 card
With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town Races has canceled its scheduled live racing card for Thursday, Feb. 20.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces funding
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announced nearly $2.5 million in 2024 funding for a variety of research into equine health and well-being.
Preakness future wager to kick off Feb. 29
Back for its second year, the Preakness future wager will offer two separate pools, with the first kicking off Feb. 29.
Latest Equine Injury Database data released
The Jockey Club today released the latest data from the Equine Injury Database, which shows fatalities hovering near their lowest level.
HISA hires medical director for jockey safety
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
National foal crop continues decline
The national foal crop dropped 2.2% from 2021 to 2022, the Jockey Club estimated today, falling below 19,000, continuing a long decline.
Champions Handicapping Tournament set for Oct. 15
The Maryland Jockey Club will host its biannual Champions Handicapping Tournament October 15 at Laurel Park.
Fran Burns to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
This year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, to be presented at Maryland Million, will go to Fran Burns for her volunteer involvement on several fronts.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
HISA delay bill introduced in US House
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Texas has introduced legislation to delay the implementation of HISA until 2024.
MHBA announces board election results
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) announced the election of five board members who will serve three-year terms.
NTRA chief Alex Waldrop to retire
Alex Waldrop, longtime chief of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, will retire at the end of 2021.
Amplify Horse Racing launches mentorship program
The nonprofit Amplify Horse Racing has announced a mentorship program designed to connect young adults and Thoroughbred industry professionals.
Pimlico meet to extend into August
With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.
Weather forces Pimlico cancellation
The scheduled eight-race Friday card at Pimlico Race Course has been scrapped, a victim of the weather.
Penn National to implement concussion care program
Penn National will implement the new software-based HeadCheck health program to optimize concussion and injury management for jockeys.
Star of Night, Fiber Sonde top WVTBA awards
Star of Night earned West Virginia-bred Horse of the Year honors from the WVTBA, while six award winners were sired by Fiber Sonde.
Owner-breeder Rick Porter passes
Rick Porter, a native of Wilmington, DE, who campaigned some of the top runners of recent years, including Songbird, has passed away at 80.
Sal Sinatra leaving Maryland Jockey Club
Sal Sinatra, president of the Maryland Jockey Club for the last seven years, will leave that post in two weeks to become head of Equibase.
