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Marylander Jenna Elliott wins Eclipse Awards sweepstakes
Jenna Elliott, a 31-year-old horsewoman from Monkton, Md., has won the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Sweepstakes.
Inglis Digital Feb. sale to include PA-bred session
Next month’s Inglis Digital USA online horse sale will feature a selection of Pennsylvania-breds presented by the PA Horse Breeders Association.
Parx Racing temporarily off the turf
Parx Racing will conduct all racing on the dirt track for the time being as outside experts analyze the turf course for holes and inconsistencies.
Delaware Park moves up Aug. 28 post time
With the area under a heat advisory for Wednesday, August 28, Delaware Park will advance its post times by one hour.
Three to enter Maryland-bred Hall of Fame
Three horses – Alma North, Richard’s Kid, and Shine Again – are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and will be feted Aug. 23.
Penn National set to kick off 2024 season with changes
Penn National kicks off its 2024 season Jan. 10 and will race fewer days this year spread out among three meets, resulting in higher purses.
Maryland career program dates announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place from June 3 to June 7, and one can now apply to participate.
MTHA to host community meeting on Maryland future
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will host a community meeting Thursday to address the new report from the Racetrack Operating Authority.
Art of Racing competition returns for 2024
The Art of Racing art competion sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club and MICA returns in 2024 for its third year.
National wagering handle declined in 2024
National wagering handle declined by nearly four percent in 2023 versus the prior year, and the number of races conducted was down five percent.
Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report released
The future could involve the consolidation of racing at Pimlico and the exit of the Stronach Group, says a Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report.
Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic June catalog available
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic will hold a new 2-year-old sale June 28 in Timonium, and the catalog for it is now available.
Ned Allard to judge MHBA yearling show
Longtime trainer Ned Allard, a winner of more than 2,700 races, will serve as judge for the 89th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association yearling show.
Delaware Park cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
Delaware Park has canceled its June 7 and June 8 cards because of poor air quality as a result of the wildfires in Canada.
Maryland stakeholders reach racing accord for rest of ’23
Maryland racing stakeholders have reached accord to continue racing through the end of 2023, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.
Ron Turcotte featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 3 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Hall of Famer Ron Turcotte and more.
Maryland Horse Pride fundraiser announced
The Maryland Horse Pride fundraiser, sponsored by the Md. Horse Foundation, supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community within Maryland’s horse industry.
OPINION: The Preakness should be today
Last week’s Preakness was a thrilling battle to the wire. But our Nick Hahn says it would have been better if it were run today — a week later.
Preakness winner Johnny V featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 27 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Preakness winner John Velazquez and more.
