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Ownerview webinar addresses accounting, more
The first installment in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series discussed the accounting and other considerations that affect Thoroughbred owners.

Coastal Mission repeats as WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who’s earned more than $1.1 million, has been named by the state’s breeders as WV-bred Horse of the Year for the second straight year.
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.
Inglis Digital February sale underway
https://youtu.be/ieWousuNld8?si=25qeGZ2FmD0g3mEp The catalog for the 2025 Inglis Digital USA February Sale is now online, featuring a diverse group of 32 offerings. Bidding is currently open...
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.
Maryland horsemen, breeders point to ’25 priorities
A board to govern the new Maryland Jockey Club, a new training center, and new breeder incentives are top priorities for Maryland’s horsemen and breeders.
Jockey Club offering incentive to return mares to breeding
A new Jockey Club program will waive registration fees when introducing or returning mares to the breeding population in an effort to bolster foal crops.
HISA unveils veterinary advisory committee membership
https://youtu.be/dTJsZlFfOHs?si=NHncKjSk0Jyu038e The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the members of its Veterinary Advisory Committee. The committee will...
Midlantic stakes thumped by graded stakes committee
Sixteen stakes contested in the Mid-Atlantic have been downgraded for 2025 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
Dan Illman named new MJC communications chief
Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form has been named director of communications for the new Maryland Jockey Club, the company announced.
MHBA to host Handicapping 101 session
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) will host a free Handicapping 101 event October 28 to get you ready for Breeders’ Cup.
Big WVBC gets Arnaldo Bocachica jockey of the week
With five stakes wins Saturday on WVBC night at Charles Town, jockey Arnaldo Bocachica earned Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week honors.
WV Breeders Classics publishes 2nd volume of history
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd., announced Oct. 7 that it had published second volume of its history.
Cathy Schmidt to receive Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Cathy Schmidt, founder and Executive Director of Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, has been selected as the 2024 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award recipient.
Maryland-breds fared well at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
The average value of Maryland-breds sold at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale was up over 8% from 2023, helping the sale to hold its own.
Smaller Fasig-Tipton yearling sale topped by Maryland-bred
A slimmed down Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw the average hold steady and the median rise and was topped by a Maryland-bred filly.
HISA to establish veterinary advisory committee
Thie Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has announced it is seeking applicants to serve on a veterinary advisory committee.
Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale: By the numbers
As we always do before a Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, here’s our look at Tuesday’s sale, by the numbers.
Fasig-Tipton yearling sale set for October 1
A somewhat smaller Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale will take place Tuesday, October 1 at the sales pavilion in Timonium.