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Enhanced Maryland-sired bonus soon to take effect
A program to bolster the value of horses that are both Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired is set to take effect with the current crop of two-year-olds.
Fair Hill Training Center tabs new GM
Fair Hill Training Center, the 350-acre training facility in northeastern Maryland, has hired veteran horseman Robert Croteau as general manager.
Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report released
The future could involve the consolidation of racing at Pimlico and the exit of the Stronach Group, says a Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report.
Maryland horsemen choose new MTHA board members
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association today announced its new board of directors.
NTRA to name “Moment of the Year”
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is seeking the public’s help to choose the NTRA Moment of the Year for 2023.
Jockey Health Day held at Delaware Park
The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Fund hosted a day dedicated to bolstering the health of its jockey colony.
Pimlico Pick 6 solved, payout over $479k
One and only one bettor solved PImlico’s Jackpot Pick 6 Thursday, leading to a payout of $479,801 after it carried through Preakness weekend.
Fasig-Tipton: How the Midlantic-breds did
How’d the Midlantic-breds do at the recently completed Fasig-Tipton 2-year-olds sale? We’ve got the answer.
Preakness attendance half of pre-pandemic levels. Why?
Attendance at Saturday’s Preakness was about half of what it had been before the pandemic. Why? Teresa Genaro asked some who came and some who didn’t.
$3.55 million horse drives record Fasig-Tipton sale
The most expensive horse ever sold in Maryland helped power the most successful auction held in Maryland, as the Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale topped $37 million.
Girvin filly tops day at Fasig-Tipton 2yo sale
A filly by first-crop sire Girvin brought a bid of $725,000 to pace the first day’s action at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale.
The week in social media: Feb. 26
Street Lute keeps it rolling, Triple Crown winner Hall of Fame nominees are announced, and a lawsuit roils the industry, in the week in social media.
Court blasts Md. Racing Commission hearing procedures, remands 2020 Geisha Stakes case
A circuit court judge ruled that the Maryland Racing Commission’s hearing procedures deprived petitioners of a fair hearing and remanded a case involving the 2020 Geisha Stakes.
“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 EST.
Jockey Club releases 2021 Fact Book
The Jockey Club today announced the release of its national Fact Book for 2021, with wagering, racing, and breeding data.
Panel series on race and social justice in the Thoroughbred industry launched
The Racing Biz today announced that, working in partnership, it will hold a series of virtual panel discussions focusing on race and social justice issues in the industry.
Delaware Park unveils 2021 stakes schedule
Delaware Park’s 2021 stakes schedule is once again anchored by the Grade 2 Delaware Handicap and Grade 3 Delaware Oaks.
Former trainer Richard Delp passes
Richard Delp, brother of Hall of Famer Bud Delp and a successful trainer in his own right, passed away at age 90.
The week in social media: Feb. 19
Knicks Go tackles the world, a new stallion comes to Maryland, and your chance to take a ride on a top racehorse (sort of), in the week in social media.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
Laurel Park has canceled its Friday, February 19 card and will transfer those races to Thursday, February 25.
