Diamond King Punches Ticket to Preakness With Tesio Win
With a surge in the final furlong of the April 21 Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park, Diamond King secured a place in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Mid-Atlantic Region
News and features for Mid-Atlantic farm owners, racehorse owners, and breeders
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Something Awesome Stretches to Charles Town Classic Win
Stronach Stables' homebred Something Awesome came to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on a roll, Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado arrived on a mission, and the two brought home the money April 21 in the $1.2 million Charles Town Classic (G2).
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Mid-Atlantic Breeders to Support MATCH SERIES
The revival of the widely acclaimed MATCH SERIES (Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships) gained further momentum this morning with the announcement that the region's breeders organizations will pay bonuses.
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NYRA, Charles Town to Offer Cross Country Pick 4
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will team up with Charles Town to host a Cross Country Pick 4 on Saturday, April 21, featuring races at Aqueduct Racetrack and Charles Town, highlighted by the Grade 2, $1.2 million Charles Town Classic.
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HRRN to Cover Charles Town Classic
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Thursday it will broadcast the 10th running of the $1.2 million Charles Town Classic (G2) live this Saturday, April 21.
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600 Cataloged for Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 600 entries for its Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, to be held Monday and Tuesday, May 21-22, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.
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Trainer Jason Servis Notches 1,000th Win
Trainer Jason Servis notched his 1000th career win Sunday at Gulfstream Park, reaching the milestone with Meant Tobe Mine in the ninth race.
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Shareholders Approve Penn National, Pinnacle Merger
Penn National could become the largest gaming operator in the United States, but the Federal Trade Commission has reportedly made a second request for additional information about the merger.
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Jockeys' Guild Wants Paramedics at Every Track
According to the Jockeys' Guild, Parx Racing did not meet industry standards in terms of the medical personnel it had in place when veteran jockey Jose Luis Flores was involved in a March 19 fall there that would claim his life.
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Flores' Memorial Service Moved to Parx
A visitation and memorial service for jockey Jose Luis Flores has been moved from a local funeral home to Parx Racing.
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Flores Dies From Injuries Suffered in March 19 Spill
Jockey Jose Luis Flores died March 22 from injuries suffered in a March 19 spill at Parx Racing. He was 57.
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Winter Weather Forces Cancellation at Charles Town
Due to the continuing effects of the winter weather that moved through the region, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has cancelled live racing for Thursday, March 22.
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Charles Town Cancels March 21 Card
Because of winter weather moving through the region, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has cancelled live racing for Wednesday night, March 21.
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Flores' Condition Dire After Spill at Parx Racing
Jockey Jose Luis Flores, the all-time earnings leader at Parx Racing, is on life support after injuries suffered there in a March 19 spill.
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Delaware Names Associate State Steward, Safety Steward
Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced at the March 8 commission meeting that two candidates had been selected for the positions of associate state steward and safety steward.
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Jockey Jevian Toledo Returns to Racing at Laurel Park
Jevian Toledo, Maryland's leading rider in 2015 and 2017, made his return to the irons with a pair of mounts March 9 at Laurel Park.
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Spectacular Bid's Initial Rider Franklin Dies at 58
Ron Franklin, the Baltimore kid who nearly won the Triple Crown aboard Spectacular Bid before his riding career went off the rails, died March 7, The Baltimore Sun reports. He was 58 and had been battling lung cancer.
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Several Tracks Cancel Weekend Race Cards
A winter storm forced cancellations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic.
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Perlsweig, Trainer of Lord Avie, Dies at 91
Trainer Dan Perlsweig, who spent more than 50 years in racing and is best known as trainer of champion Lord Avie, died Feb. 27. He was 91.
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West Virginia Racing Commission Approves 2018 Dates
The West Virginia Racing Commission has approved 162 live racing dates in 2018 for Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and 123 dates for Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort.
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Veteran Rider Ferrer Earns Woolf Award
Tampa Bay Downs jockey Jose Ferrer has been named the 2018 recipient of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, Santa Anita Park officials announced Feb. 26.
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Dublin Relocated to Mohns Hill Farm in Pennsylvania
Son of Afleet Alex was the Northeast's top third-crop sire in 2017.
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Preakness to Highlight 12-Day Meet at Pimlico
Highlighted by the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), Pimlico Race Course will offer 15 stakes worth $3.7 million in purses during its spring meet that opens Thursday, May 10.
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Irish War Cry Named New Jersey Horse of the Year
Isabelle de Tomaso's homebred Irish War Cry has been named 2017 New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old male by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey.
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Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship Series Returns
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and its affiliates in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania announced Feb. 20 it would revive the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship (MATCH Series) this season after a 16-year hiatus.
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Ms Locust Point Makes the Grade in Barbara Fritchie
A step up to top-level company could be next for Ms Locust Point after she splashed her way to a gate-to-wire, 4 1/2-length victory in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G2) Feb. 17 at Laurel Park.
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'Gutsy' Highway Star Set for Barbara Fritchie
Highway Star has been assigned as the 124-pound highweight, and was given the outside post in a field of 11 older fillies and mares for the Barbara Fitchie, facing a tough task off the layoff in her 5-year-old debut against some sharp rivals.
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Inaugural Renaissance Awards Honor Maryland Champions
New program honored the best of 2017 at the Sagamore Pendry Feb. 12
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Virginia House Approves Instant Racing
The Virginia House of Delegates voted Feb. 13 in favor of a bill that would allow historical racing machines in the commonwealth. Now the bill heads to the state Senate.
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Jockey Club Sanctions Three Trainers
The Jockey Club announced Feb. 13 that one trainer has been denied all privileges of The American Stud Book for 10 years, one for five years, and one for two years. All actions became effective January 1, 2018.
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Courtney Reid New NSA Manager of Racing Operations
The National Steeplechase Association announced Feb. 12 the promotion of Courtney C. Reid to be its manager of racing operations effective immediately.
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Record Fourth Quarter Revenue for Penn National Gaming
Casino and racetrack owner Penn National Gaming reported record fourth quarter revenue that exceeded guidance.
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Uncle Lino's First Foal is a PA-bred Filly
Uncle Lino, a grade 1-placed, track-record setter by Uncle Mo, sired his first reported foal Feb. 7, when a filly was born at the Pennsylvania Division of Northview Stallion Station, near Peach Bottom, Pa.
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Fully Funded Charles Town Classic Back on Schedule
Responding to a request by the state's governor, the West Virginia Racing Commission Feb. 5 restored funding for the $1.2 million Charles Town Classic (G2).
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High Winds Force Laurel Park to Cancel Six Races
Laurel returns with a nine-race program Saturday, Feb. 3.
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Almasty Added to Pin Oak Lane Farm Roster
Pin Oak Lane Farm, near New Freedom, Pa., announced Jan. 30 the addition of Almasty, the only son of Scat Daddy to stand in the Mid-Atlantic region, to its roster for 2018.
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Former Racing Executive Schnaars Dies at Age 60
Richard T. Schnaars, 60, of Harrisburg, Pa. died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 surrounded by his family after a short illness.
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West Virginia Governor Supports Charles Town Classic
After the West Virginia Racing Commission put the future of the state's top race in jeopardy by voting Jan. 23 to slash its purse, the state's governor offered support of the Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2) continuing with its seven-figure purse.
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Regulatory Move Threatens Charles Town Classic
A move by the West Virginia Racing Commission Jan. 23 jeopardizes the future of the Charles Town Classic (G2) at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races, the lone grade 2 race in the state.
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Jockey Toledo Hopes to Return to Racing in February
Jevian Toledo, Maryland's leading rider of 2017, is hopeful of returning to action late next month after being injured in a spill during training hours Sunday morning at Laurel Park.
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THA Teleconference to Provide Federal Tax Bill Overview
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and National Thoroughbred Racing Association will jointly host a legislative update for THA members to provide details on the new federal tax bill.
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Royal Artillery to Stand at Pin Oak Lane
Royal Artillery, a group 3 winner in England, has been retired to stand at Dr. William Solomon's Pin Oak Lane near New Freedom, Pa., in a deal brokered by Sean Nix of Crystal Lane Racing.
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Oaklawn Issues Ban Amid EHV-1 Positives
Following the news of equine herpesvirus-1 positives at both Belmont Park and Laurel Park,, Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 21 that horses stabled at either track will be prohibited from entering the Hot Springs, Ark., grounds until further notice.
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Jockey Jevian Toledo Injured During Training Spill
Jevian Toledo, the leading rider in Maryland with 144 wins in 2017, will be sidelined indefinitely following a spill during training hours Jan. 21 at Laurel Park.
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Awesome Banner Back to Winner's Circle After Fire Plug
Jacks or Better Farm homebred Awesome Banner started out 2018 with a return to the winner's circle. The 5-year-old son of Awesome of Course pulled away to win by a half-length in the $100,000 Fire Plug Stakes Jan. 20 at Laurel Park.
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Lages Named Chief State Steward in Delaware
Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced Jan. 18 the promotion of James Lages to the position of chief state steward.
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Northeast/Mid-Adlantic Regional: Best Foot Forward
Growing up on the outskirts of Atlanta, Shawn Mullis learned horseshoeing from his father, “one of those old-school cowboy guys,” according to his son. “He was a 1960s model.”
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Awesome Banner, Favorite Tale Meet Up in Fire Plug
Multiple graded stakes-winning homebreds Awesome Banner and millionaire Favorite Tale will have their 10 rivals surrounded when they load in the gate for the $100,000 Fire Plug Stakes Jan. 20 at Laurel Park.
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Maryland Horse Breeders Association Hires Maroon PR
Maroon PR today announced it has been hired by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) to serve as its public relations agency of record.
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Turfway Park, Charles Town Announce Cancellations
Because of an impending winter storm, Turfway Park has canceled live racing for Jan. 12.
