Category: Bylined Other

Virginia Gaming Commission bill appears dead

by Nick Hahn | Feb 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

A bill that would have swept racing regulation out of the Virginia Racing Commission and under a new Gaming Commission appears dead.

HISA alleges conspiracy to evade injection rules

by Frank Vespe | Feb 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 0 |

HISA has alleged that one veterinarian and 13 trainers at Penn National conspired to evade rules limiting intra-articular injections.

Jockey Sara Del Fabbro earns first U.S. win

by Frank Vespe | Feb 16, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Jockey Sara Del Fabbro, a winner of dozens of races in England and her native Italy, earned her first U.S. win Sunday at Laurel Park.

“He loved this game”: Owner-breeder Larry Johnson passes

by Frank Vespe | Feb 6, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.

Enhanced Maryland-sired bonus soon to take effect

by Frank Vespe | Feb 4, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

A program to bolster the value of horses that are both Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired is set to take effect with the current crop of two-year-olds.

Triple Crown trail update: Feb. 2, 2025

by Frank Vespe | Feb 2, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Three big Kentucky Derby preps on the Triple Crown trail yesterday: here’s what happened.

Piassek: Laurel needs to find post time sweet spot

by John Piassek | Jan 29, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion | 7 |

There’s been a lot to like about the opening days of the 2025 Laurel Park meet. So why aren’t they betting it? The timing of races might be one issue.

Virginia Gaming Commission proposal worries racing interests

by Nick Hahn | Jan 27, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

A proposal to shift oversight of HHR from the Virginia Racing Commission to a new gaming commission has racing interests concerned for the future.

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.

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.

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.