Category: Business

Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card

by The Biz | Jan 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Press release other, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Predicted frigid temperatures have prompted Charles Town Races to cancel its live racing card for Jan. 22.

Rosecroft announcer Pete Medhurst passes away

by Frank Vespe | Jan 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Pete Medhurst, longtime track announcer at Rosecroft Raceway, passed away Monday after a battle with brain cancer.

Jockeys’ Guild elects officers

by Press Release | Jan 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

At its annual assembly Jan. 14, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new officers and senators, heard updates, and participated in discussions.

Parx Racing cancels Jan. 21 card

by The Biz | Jan 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 0 |

In the face of bitter cold, Parx Racing has canceled its live racing card for Tuesday, January 21, the track announced.

Laurel Park cancels Jan. 19 live card

by Press Release | Jan 19, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

With significant snow in the forecast, Laurel Park canceled its scheduled live card for Sunday, January 19.

HISA reinstates jockey Paco Lopez

by Frank Vespe | Jan 18, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, National news | 0 |

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

by Press Release | Jan 16, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other, Regionwide | 0 |

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.

Laurel Park kicks off new era Friday

by Frank Vespe | Jan 15, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland racing’s brave new world arrives Friday at Laurel Park, and while much will appear similar, most people likely will focus on what’s different.