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Art of Racing competition returns for Preakness 150
The Art of Racing competition, a nationwide art contest, returns this year for Preakness 150.

Crabs N Beer gets nod as People’s Voice Midlantic-bred
In — perhaps — a surprise, Crabs N Beer was chosen by the voting public as the “People’s Voice” top Midlantic-bred of 2024.
West Saratoga sells for $375,000
West Saratoga, a Grade 3 winner who ran in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, sold for $375,000 at the Inglis Digital sale.
OwnerView webinar talks condylar fractures
The latest OwnerView webinar, the last one of 2024, discussed dealing with condylar fractures.
Statewide “Preakness Festival” announced for 2025
Gov. Wes Moore and other Maryland luminaries on Wednesday announced a statewide Preakness Festival to take place in 2025.
Paco Lopez nearing 4,000 wins
Jockey Paco Lopez is nearing the 4,000-win milestone, and while he hopes to reach it at Monmouth Park, he’ll need to hurry.
Mid-Atlantic tracks announce cancellations
With the remnants of Hurricane Debby bearing down on the region, several Mid-Atlantic tracks have announced cancellations and delays in scheduled cards.
Colonial Downs moves Million card to Aug. 11
Colonial Downs has shifted its scheduled August 10 Arlington Million card to Sunday, August 11 because of forecasted rain.
Colonial Downs announces delays, could delay Aug. 10 card
Colonial Downs will delay its August 8 and 9 cards to August 12 and 13, the track announced, and might delay its August 10 Arlington Million card.
Monmouth Park cancels August 2 card
With hot weather along the East Coast, Monmouth Park has canceled its card for Friday, August 2.
Lawsuit challenges HISA funding
A new lawsuit contends that the mechanism funding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is unconstitutional.
REPORT: Churchill Downs making Pimlico bid
The Baltimore Banner reports that Churchill Downs, Inc. has made an “overture” towards buying Pimlico, though its seriousness is unknown.
Maryland Racing Commissioners seek “more active role”
Amid an important legislative session in which the Maryland Racing Commission has been sidelined, some Commissioners’ frustration boiled over Tuesday.
April Midlantic stakes schedule told
Here’s April’s Midlantic stakes schedule for Laurel Park, Parx Racing, and Charles Town Races.
“Pimlico Plus” bill gets final House approval
The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday gave its final approval of legislation to put the “Pimlico Plus” into action, moving it to the Senate.
Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 now available
The Jockey Club Fact Book for 2024 is now available online, The Jockey Club announced in a release this week.
House consideration of Pimlico Plus bill delayed a day
Legislation to kick off the PImlico Plus project sailed through committee, but the full House of Delegates deferred its consideration until Friday.
Pimlico Plus bill gets committee okay
Legislation that would put the so-called “Pimlico Plus” project into motion got a thumbs-up from the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday.
Delaware Park to provide year-round stabling
Delaware Park and the state’s horsemen’s group have agreed on a three-year contract that includes year-round stabling at the track.
What the “Pimlico Plus” legislation says
Beyond allowing the project to tproceed, The recently introduced Pimlico Plus legislation makes several notable changes to existing law.