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Initiative launched to protect live racing in Florida, elsewhere
With racing in Florida potentially imperiled by “decoupling” legislation, industry leaders there have launched an initiative to protect it there and elsewhere.
Laurel Park to host handicapping contest
The new Maryland Jockey Club will host a live-money, on-site and online handicapping contest April 19.
Maryland horse industry impact surges
The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.
HISA to fund three Lasix studies
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will fund three studies on the use and impact of furosemide, also known as Lasix.
Axel Concepcion earns top apprentice Eclipse
Jockey Axel Concepcion, who began his 2023 season riding in Puerto Rico, ended it with an Eclipse Award after a stellar season launched in the Mid-Atlantic.
1/ST, NYRA enter content distribution agreement
The agreement between 1/ST Content and NYRA Content Management Solutions will expand the availability of US horse racing content internationally.
Colonial Downs celebrates “fantastic” meet
Colonial Downs concluded its 2022 meet with record handle, track records set, and a trifecta payout that has to be close to a record (if not one).
Canter for a Cause to return to Pimlico
Canter for a Cause will return to Pimlico for the third year this October 30 to raise funds for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling catalog now online
More than 500 hips are in the catalog for October’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale, which can now be seen online.
WV-bred champ Star of Night retired
Star of Night, a daughter of Creative Cause who became two-time West Virginia-bred Horse of the Year, has been retired.
Star de Naskra, Smoke Glacken enter Md. Hall of Fame
Eclipse Award winners Smoke Glacken and Star de Naskra are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
Bill Anderson wins Buddy Raines Award
Monmouth Park general manager Bill Anderson has won the Virgil “Buddy” Raines Award for distinguished achievement in New Jersey racing.
Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale bookends
We take a look at the horses who worked the fastest – and slowest – before tomorrow’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale. Call ’em the bookends.
Fasigt-Tipton 2yo sale by the numbers
As we like to do, we break down the upcoming Fasig-Tipton sale of two-year-olds in training by the numbers.
Colonial Downs to have expanded stakes schedule
Colonial Downs will play host to 25 stakes during its 21-day 2021 live racing meet, which kicks off its seven-week stand July 19.
Md Career Program announces participants
A new crop of five aspirants will participate in the 2021 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, which takes place in June.
“Skill, courage and luck”: How the Pimlico deal came together
The deal that will lead to a new Pimlico — and a new Laurel Park — came together through skill, courage – and more than a little bit of good luck.
Preakness day stakes noms released
Nominations for nine undercard stakes on Preakness day were released Thursday, with 244 total nominations.
Jockey Club to produce American Racing Manual
The Jockey Club will take over production of the annual American Racing Manual, starting with the 2021 edition.
Monmouth Park to have 12:15 weekend post
Monmouth Park will host twilight racing on Fridays and switch to a 12:15 first post for Saturdays and Sundays in the meet which begins May 28.
