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Golden State Racing Withdraws License Application For 2025

Golden State Racing Withdraws License Application For 2025 | Racing News | Scoop.it
The California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) board voted unanimously Monday to rescind a proposed Golden State Racing meet spanning the first half of next year, plunging an already tenuous situation for the horsemen and women in the North of the state into a world of even greater uncertainty.
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Former KY Sen. Damon Thayer to keynote HBPA conference *

Former KY Sen. Damon Thayer to keynote HBPA conference * | Racing News | Scoop.it
Damon Thayer — who championed racing during his tenure in the Kentucky General Assembly — will be the keynote speaker at the National HBPA Conference...
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Voting Opens for FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year - BloodHorse

Voting Opens for FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
Ten of the most thrilling, memorable, and momentous events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2024 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting.
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Equine Fatalities Climb in California in 2024 - BloodHorse

Equine Fatalities Climb in California in 2024 - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
Equine fatalities rose for the second consecutive year at California racetracks and training centers in 2024, with disease and accidents contributing to the increase.
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HISA Announces Members of Veterinary Advisory Committee

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced Dec. 19 the members of its Veterinary Advisory Committee.
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The Jockey Club Launches Mare Incentive Program - BloodHorse

The Jockey Club Launches Mare Incentive Program - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
The Jockey Club has announced a pilot project, the Mare Incentive Program, that waives registration fees for certain 2026 foals of mares that meet criteria defined by The Jockey Club.
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Three Days in the Desert: RTIP, HISA, AI and Humans - BloodHorse

Three Days in the Desert: RTIP, HISA, AI and Humans - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
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Stobie Keeping Aftercare a Focus in Puerto Rico - BloodHorse

Stobie Keeping Aftercare a Focus in Puerto Rico - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
BH Interview: Kelley Stobie of Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare...
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CARF Will Not Pursue Winter-Spring Dates at Pleasanton - BloodHorse

CARF Will Not Pursue Winter-Spring Dates at Pleasanton - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
An effort to keep a regular Northern California racing schedule going will end as the board of directors for CARF voted Dec. 16 to not pursue racing dates Dec. 25-June 10 at Pleasanton.
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Vet Scratch Data: "I Guess I'm Still Stunned by the Attrition Rate"

Vet Scratch Data: "I Guess I'm Still Stunned by the Attrition Rate" | Racing News | Scoop.it
Horse racing is a sport genetically programmed in high emotion. It's hardly surprising then that the vet scratch-the ultimate sucker-punch after weeks and months of best laid plans-should prove such a test of nerves.
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Handle, Field Size Rise for Del Mar's Bing Crosby Meet

Del Mar concluded its 11th Bing Crosby fall race meet Dec. 1 with gains in all-sources handle and field size for the 14-day meeting.
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Prairie Meadows to Have Similar Race Dates in 2025

Prairie Meadows has announced the live horse racing dates for the 2025 season, which have been approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The racing season will run May 9 through Sept. 27.
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Colonial Downs Season Expands to 44 Days in 2025

The $500,000 Virginia Derby, a points race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, will transition to the dirt and be held on March 15, anchoring a new three-day spring meet that will also include the $250,000 Virginia Oaks, a Kentucky Oaks points race.
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NTRA Lands Multiyear Partnership With Ed Brown Society - BloodHorse

NTRA Lands Multiyear Partnership With Ed Brown Society - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with the Ed Brown Society to assist young people of color pursue careers in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
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Santa Anita Handles Over $50.4 Million Opening Weekend - BloodHorse

Santa Anita Handles Over $50.4 Million Opening Weekend - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
The all-sources handle was over $50.4 million on the 39 races offered through the first four days of the season.
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Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission *

Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission * | Racing News | Scoop.it
Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.
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Ashford Stallion Uncle Mo Dies at Age 16

Uncle Mo was euthanized Dec. 19 following a left foreleg injury and surgery Dec. 18.
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NY Examines Equine Drug Testing at Recent Assembly

The New York State Assembly met Dec. 19 to examine the effectiveness of the state's current system of testing and prevention for equine doping.
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Mouffy Disqualified From Perfect Sting Stakes Win - BloodHorse

Mouffy Disqualified From Perfect Sting Stakes Win - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
Augustin Stables' homebred Mouffy has been disqualified from her victory in the listed $145,500 Perfect Sting Stakes July 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack after testing positive for the corticosteroid dexamethasone.
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Aqueduct First Race Delayed by Employee Status Dispute - BloodHorse

Aqueduct First Race Delayed by Employee Status Dispute - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
The first race on Aqueduct Racetrack's Dec. 15 card was delayed by 14 minutes following an employee status dispute that led to valets refusing to saddle and jockeys refusing to ride.
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Golden State Racing Withdraws License Application For 2025

Golden State Racing Withdraws License Application For 2025 | Racing News | Scoop.it
The California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) board voted unanimously Monday to rescind a proposed Golden State Racing meet spanning the first half of next year, plunging an already tenuous situation for the horsemen and women in the North of the state into a world of even greater uncertainty.
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Watercress Farm's Tribbett New President of CBA - BloodHorse

Watercress Farm's Tribbett New President of CBA - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
The new officers and board members for the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association were installed at its most recent meeting. Rob Tribbett of Watercress Farm will move from vice president to become president.
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NYRA Schedules More Racing at Saratoga in 2025 - BloodHorse

NYRA Schedules More Racing at Saratoga in 2025 - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
Besides a 40-day summer meet, NYRA will conduct one additional day of racing at Saratoga Race Course during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and race at Saratoga for the first time from July 3-6 for a July 4th Racing Festival.
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Romans Elected President of Kentucky HBPA

Dale Romans is a Kentucky native who took out his trainer's license in 1986. He has earned 14 trainer titles at Churchill Downs and was honored with an Eclipse Award as outstanding trainer for 2012.
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"Gun-shy" horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface *

"Gun-shy" horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface * | Racing News | Scoop.it
The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.
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HISA Provisionally Suspends Lopez for Postrace Strike - BloodHorse

HISA Provisionally Suspends Lopez for Postrace Strike - BloodHorse | Racing News | Scoop.it
HISA provisionally suspended Paco Lopez from all racing activities under HISA's jurisdiction, effective immediately, after the jockey was captured on video striking his mount National Law in the neck area after the fifth race at Parx Racing Dec.
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