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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.
Great Notion’s big year tops Midlantic sires
Great Notion became the first Maryland sire in more than 15 years with over $6 million in progreny earnings in 2024, easily leading the Midlantic roster.
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.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
AmTote: Saturday outage not our fault
In the aftermath of Saturday’s outage that shut down wagering in the East, AmTote has issued a statement blaming the network connecting it to other totes.
Laurel Park unveils spring meet stakes
Laurel Park unveiled a stakes schedule featuring nine events, including the Tesio and Weber City Miss, for its short spring meet.
Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
Intrepid Daydream named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Three-time stakes winner Intrepid Daydream earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year laurels to head the Renaissance Awards announced this week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announces funding
The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation announced nearly $2.5 million in 2024 funding for a variety of research into equine health and well-being.
What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.
Proposed new bill would repeal, replace HISA
New legislation set to be introduced in Congress will repeal HISA and replace it with an interstate compact governed by state racing commissions.
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.
Track condition now part of Equine Injury Database
The Equine Injury Database now includes data about 2021-2022 fatalities by track condition, as well as track surface.
Maryland Horse Foundation receives TCA grant
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced it had received a TCA grant to support its career outreach work, including the Thoroughbred Career Program.
Alan Foreman named HISA ombudsman
Maryland attorney Alan Foreman has been named ombudsman by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
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.
Remembering Anthony Manganaro
Anthony Manganaro passed away August 20. We visit with former MRC chair Michael Algeo, and remember Manganaor’s behind-the-scenes role in Maryland.
HISA issues report on Churchill Downs fatalities
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) issued its report on the spring fatalities at Churchill Downs, finding no “singular explanation.”
