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Trainer Rodney Jenkins passes away
Rodney Jenkins, who trained some of Maryland’s most popular recent horses, passed away Thursday at age 80.
US wagering handle up slightly in November
With more days of live racing and solid Breeders’ Cup results, US wagering handle was up slightly in November versus the prior year.
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.
Penn Mile sets new track handle record
Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.
Laurel Park announces summer stakes schedule
The Laurel Park summer stakes schedule, topped by the Frank De Francis Memorial Dash, kicks off June 16 and includes several Sunday stakes.
Jockey wellness conference planned for October 9-11
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and the Jockeys’ Guild will hold an international jockey wellness conference in October.
National HBPA sets conference for July 23-26
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) will hold its annual conference July 23-26 at Iowa’s Prairie Meadows.
Racehorse welfare and safety summit topics announced
The 11th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will take place June 25 and focus on how the industry can build on success in reducing fatalities.
Preakness win makes Jaime Torres jockey of the week
With a win in the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes, Jaime Torres also earned Jockey of the Week laurels from the Jockeys’ Guild.
VTA stallion season auction set for Feb. 14-15
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association’s (VTA) annual stallion season auction will take place Feb. 14 and 15 and features dozens of exciting stallions.
Maryland Racing Commission: No-show appellants to be fined
The Maryland Racing Commission decided Tuesday it would fine people who appeal stewards’ decisions but no-show their appeals.
Maryland horse industry impact surges
The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.
HISA to fund three Lasix studies
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will fund three studies on the use and impact of furosemide, also known as Lasix.
Axel Concepcion earns top apprentice Eclipse
Jockey Axel Concepcion, who began his 2023 season riding in Puerto Rico, ended it with an Eclipse Award after a stellar season launched in the Mid-Atlantic.
Laurel Park cancels January 26 card
Laurel Park announced today it will cancel its January 26 card as the snow-freeze-thaw cycle has left too much moisture in the track.
Aidan Butler appointed president of 1/ST
1/ST, the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, has announced Aidan Butler’s promotion to president.
Laurel Park cancels Jan. 21 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 21 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.
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.