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TMJC tabs Fritz Widaman as marketing chief
The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) has named racing industry veteran Fritz Widaman as its new VP of Marketing.
Preakness set for May 17, anchors 16-stake weekend
The 150th running of the Grade 1 Preakness will take place May 17 at Pimlico Race Course and will anchor a weekend filled with 16 stakes.
Questions and (some) answers about Pimlico Plus
The Pimlico Plus plan recently unveiled by the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority spurs plenty of questions. Here are some, and some of the answers.
“To control our destiny”: Advocates make case for “Pimlico Plus”
Advocates of the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority’s “Pimlico Plus” plan portray it as a chance to get a clean slate and “control our destiny.”
Kentucky Derby purse boosted to $5 million
The purse of the Kentucky Derby will rise to $5 million for 2024, and it now dwarfs the purses of the other jewels of the Triple Crown.
First horses arrive for Colonial Downs meet
The first horses arrived on the grounds Monday for the Colonial Downs meet, where live racing kicks off July 11.
Monmouth, BetMakers to offer $1 million “bonanza bonus”
Monmouth Park and BetMakers will offer a $1 million bonus to the connections of a horse sweeping the Haskell, Travers, and Breeders’ Cup Classic.
NYRA hits Bob Baffert with one-year ban
Trainer Bob Baffert will not be able to race at NYRA tracks for the remainder of this year, according to a ruling issued by NYRA June 24.
What HISA says about whip rules
With the July 1 implementation of the first set of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rules, here’s what they have to say about whip use.
Racehorse safety summit focuses on data
The 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit focused on how racing is using data to promote the health of its equine and human athletes.
What HISA says about claiming races
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) rules about to go into effect, here’s what HISA has to say about claiming races.
Chris Griffin named new Parx announcer
With longtime Parx Racing track announcer Keith Jones having retired in December, Parx has announced Chris Griffin as the new announcer.
Women in Racing Panel set for Thursday
West Virginia’s Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs will hold a virtual Women in Racing panel Thursday, March 25.
Preakness attendance limited to 10,000
The Preakness, slated for its traditional third Saturday in May timelsot, will take place in front of a socially distanced crowd limlted to 10,000.
New EHV-1 cases found at Laurel Park
Several additional equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) positives at Laurel Park have caused health officials to extend the quarantines in place at the track.
Grassroots highlighted in 2nd “Truth to Power” panel
The second “Truth to Power” virtual panel, which took place March 17, focused on grassroots efforts to encourage racing to become more inclusive.
Penn Mile to return for 2021
After a one-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Penn Mile will return to the calendar for 2021 and take place on May 28.
“Truth to Power” Livestream
Want to check out our “Truth to Power” panel? Here’s the livestream to do so, The panel starts at 5:00 pm EDT.
Wanamaker’s unveils March catalog
Wanamaker’s, the online horse sales company, has unveiled the catalog for its next sale, which takes place March 25.
National Racing Compact to move to web licensing
The National Racing Compact hopes to deploy later this year a new online multi-state licensing portal for horsemen.
