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Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card
With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.
HISA reinstates jockey Paco Lopez
Paco Lopez has the green light from HISA to resume riding, the organization said, following a suspension for his actions following a Dec. 4 race.
Inglis Digital October sale underway
More than 65 horses are entered in the Inglis Digital October 2024 sale, including a stakes-placed runner in foal to Justify.
Maryland Horse Forum report released
Organizers have released a Final Report from the daylong 2024 Maryland Horse Forum, including notes, observations, and recommendations.
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.
“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.
Wanamaker’s October sale set for Thursday
Wanamaker’s, the online horse auction house, will hold its October sale Thursday, October 24, with 47 hips in the catalog.
In Maryland, pondering a “synthetic” future
At its October 20 meeting, the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority took a break from track ownership questions to discuss synthetic surfaces.
Maryland bucks ’23 trend as national foal crop falls
The national foal crop continued its long, steady decline in 2023, while Maryland, hoping to buck that trend, saw modest gains.
Canter for a Cause set for return to Pimlico
After being stopped by the pandemic in 2020, Canter for a Cause returns to Pimlico for the third straight year October 29.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, October 21 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Maryland Million Classic DQ appealed to Commission
The connections of Market Maven, DQed to second after being first past the post in the Maryland Million Classic, have appealed to the Md. Racing Commission.
Jevian Toledo earns “Jockey of the Week” honors
With four winners on Maryland Million day, jockey Jevian Toledo earned honors as the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 16 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Fischer: “Flawed” HISA must be replaced
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is fatally flawed and must be replaced, says Rich Fischer of the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians.
