Jockey Club offering incentive to return mares to breeding
A new Jockey Club program will waive registration fees when introducing or returning mares to the breeding population in an effort to bolster foal crops.
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HISA unveils veterinary advisory committee membership
Press ReleaseDecember 19, 2024 The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today...
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Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
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Dan Illman named new MJC communications chief
Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form has been named director of communications for the new Maryland Jockey Club, the company announced.
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Press ReleaseDecember 17, 2024 The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today...
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Statewide “Preakness Festival” announced for 2025
Gov. Wes Moore and other Maryland luminaries on Wednesday announced a statewide Preakness Festival to take place in 2025.
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Laurel Park unveils 2025 winter stakes schedule
Laurel Park’s 2025 winter-spring meet stakes schedules looks very similar to its 2024 slate and includes 25 stakes.
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Trainer Rodney Jenkins passes away
Rodney Jenkins, who trained some of Maryland’s most popular recent horses, passed away Thursday at age 80.
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Colonial Downs awarded 44 live days for 2025
Colonial Downs will race 44 days in 2025, starting with a 3-day spring meet and then continuing with 41 summer racing days.
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MJC: Ken Brown retiring as track superintendent
Maryland Jockey Club track superintendent Ken Brown has retired effective Dec. 1, with longtime crew member Danny Finke the interim replacement.
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Aftercare Alliance announces holiday giving campaign
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that its third annual Holiday Giving Campaign would run December 1-December 31.
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John Stewart, Jayson Werth new owners of the year
OwnerView announced today that the 2024 New Owner of the Year is being awarded to John Stewart and Jayson Werth.
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