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Pimlico project “on track” but long way to go
The project to remake Pimlico remains “on track,” the MTROA chairman said Friday, but key decisions remain.
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Laurel Park cancels Jan. 20 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 20 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
Monmouth Park unveils 2024 stakes schedule
Monmouth Park has unveiled its 2024 stakes schedule with $8 million in purses topped by the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes July 20.
Laurel, Charles Town announce cancellations
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Jed Doro named head of racing at Delaware Park
Jed Doro, racing secretary at Delaware Park, has been named Director of Racing and will replace the retiring John Mooney in this role.
Delaware: John Mooney to retire
Delaware Park’s executive director of racing John Mooney, a Mid-Atlantic fixture for decades, will retire August 1, the track announced.
Colonial Downs cancels Monday card
With excessive temperatures and heat indexes predicted, Colonial Downs has canceled its live racing card for Monday, July 25.
Laurel Park to delay start of Saturday card
With brutal heat entering the region, the Maryland Jockey Club will delay the start of its Sunday card until 1:50 p.m.
Laurel Park cancels Sunday card
In the face of intense heat expected throughout the weekend, Laurel Park has canceled its live card for Sunday, July 24.
Juan Vazquez suspension could keep him out of racing to 2025
Trainer Juan Vazquez will, unless his appeal succeeds, be out of racing until 2025 after PA stewards suspended his license in an animal cruelty case.
NJ appellate court allows riding crop reg
The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.
ARCI announces new chair, board members
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) announced the election of its new board members and chairman today.
“Truth to Power” panel set for Apr. 21
The third “Truth to Power” virtual panel, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the Thoroughbred industry, is set for April 21 at 5:00 pm.
Laurel Park cancels weekend racing
With problems with the racing surface ongoing, Laurel Park will not race its scheduled cards this weekend, and racing will shift to Pimlico April 22.
Laurel: Workouts barred as MJC assesses surface
Laurel Park will not permit workouts “until further notice” as the Maryland Jockey Club assesses “cushion replacement options,” the company said.
MHBA Yearling show set for Aug. 1
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced August 1 for the date of the annual MHBA Yearling Show.
VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia
A new study from the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) shows that the horse racing industry has an economic impact of more than $500 million in Virginia.
Laurel Park to modify schedule
With Maryland facilities slated to emerge from quarantine by April 18, Laurel Park will not run April 15 or 16 but will add April 19 to its racing calendar.
Charles Town will not race week of April 18
Charles Town Races will not host live racing during the week of April 18 to allow for track maintenance to take place, the track announced.
