Maryland Horse Industry Generates $2.9B Economic Impact
Maryland was one of the breakout states in the American Horse Council's report on the economic impact of the national horse industry, released Jan. 31.
Fierce Three-Year-Olds Tackle Derby Qualifiers
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Holy Bull Stakes and Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
KTDF Committee Approves Funds for Keeneland, Churchill
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Advisory Committee met Feb. 1 to discuss monetary allotments to the state's spring meetings at Keeneland and Churchill Downs.
Taghrooda's Sister Heads to New Home for 200,000gns
Park Paddocks opened for business for the first time this year as the Tattersalls February Sale began Feb. 1 with a routine session of trade. The market was headed by the well-related Taqaareed, who fetched 200,000gns offered by Shadwell.
Planetario Looks for Two in a Row in San Marcos
Red Rafa Stud's Planetario returns to the track Feb. 4 for his seasonal debut in the $100,000 San Marcos Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park. He leads a field of seven traveling 1 1/4 miles in a race that will start…
Fair Grounds Adjusts Feb. 3 Post Times for Weather
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots adjusts Feb. 3 post times due to forecasted inclement weather.
Escobar Succeeds Hawkins as NYRA Steward
The New York Racing Association announces the appointment of racing official Victor Escobar to the role of NYRA steward.
Nothing Like You, Kopion Duel in Las Virgenes
Two dazzling last-out front-running winners square off in the Las Virgenes Stakes (G3) Feb. 4 at Santa Anita Park.
Greece's Markopoulo Park Ceases Racing
Horse Races S.A. announces that the organization and conduct of Greek horse races is ceased as of Jan. 30. The average number of registered horses in the Greek Jockey Club has been below 300 over the last two years.
Simulcast Signals to NM Blocked Over NMRC, NMHA Dispute
At least four states, including Kentucky, are withholding their simulcast signals from New Mexico to support the New Mexico Horsemen's Association's ongoing dispute with the New Mexico Racing Commission.