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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.
“He loved this game”: Owner-breeder Larry Johnson passes
Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.
Jaime Rodriguez dead-heats for Jockey of the Week
Jockey Jaime Rodriguez won nine times at Laurel Park’s opening weekend of 2024 to dead-heat for the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week honors.
Penn National set to kick off 2024 season with changes
Penn National kicks off its 2024 season Jan. 10 and will race fewer days this year spread out among three meets, resulting in higher purses.
Maryland career program dates announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place from June 3 to June 7, and one can now apply to participate.
Stacie Clark to keynote Thoroughbred Owner Conference
Stacie Clark will keynote the Thoroughbred Owner Conference in July, discussing the evolution and future of Thoroughbred aftercare.
V. E. Day among Wanamaker’s June offerings
V. E. Day, winner of the 2014 Travers and now a stallion, is among the horses who will be offered during the Wanamaker’s June sale.
Maryland Horse Foundation launches new website
The new Maryland Horse Foundation website was developed in partnership with the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
Flightline leads NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
In the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, the undefeated Flightline, winner of the Met MIle, is alone on top.
MHBA announces election results
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced the results of its most recent board of directors election, which sets one-third of the board.
Skeptical horsemen voice HISA concerns
Horsemen packed a Laurel Park restaurant to learn more about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and vent their concerns.
Got questions for our “Truth to Power” panelists?
Have questions for Wednesday’s second “Truth to Power” virtual panel on diversity and inclusion in racing? You can ask them here!
National HBPA sues to stop racing Integrity Act
The National HBPA has joined with the conservative Liberty Justice Center to file suit opposing the newly enacted Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Second “Truth to Power” panel set for Wednesday
The second “Truth to Power” virtual panel focused on diversity and inclusion and the future of the Thoroughbred industry will take place Wednesday, March 17.
Md Horse Foundation launches Ed Center campaign
The Maryland Horse Foundation has launched a capital campaign to raise $1 million to create the Maryland Horse Library and Education Center.
The week in social media: March 12
Maryland Million gets a date, Arnaldo Bocachica gets a milestone, and four Laurel barns get quarantined, in the week in social media.
Preakness to highlight Pimlico meet
The Preakness returns to its traditional mid-May spot on the racing calendar and will highlight the 2021 Pimlico meet, which kicks off May 7.
Colonial Downs announces 2021 slate
Colonial Downs will shift to an earlier post time for its 2021 schedule, which kicks off July 19 and runs through September 1.
First defendant sentenced in Servis-Navarro case
Scott Robinson became the first defendant sentenced in the Navarro-Servis doping case, incurring an 18-month prison sentence and forfeiting $3.8 million.
Laurel Park cancels March 12 card
With a case of equine herpesvirus leading to a quarantine on four barns, Laurel Park has canceled its March 12 racing card.
