Demolition of Pimlico Race Course Begins

Demolition of Pimlico Race Course Begins

The Maryland Stadium Authority announced today that the structural demolition necessary for the Redevelopment of the Pimlico Racing Facility project will begin on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with the razing of the existing barns and outbuildings adjacent to Winner Avenue. Clark Construction Group, LLC, MSA’s Construction Manager, is tasked with the demolition. In 2024, the…

Caitlinhergrtness Looks to Bounce Back in Trillium

Caitlinhergrtness Looks to Bounce Back in Trillium

2024 Sovereign Award champion 3-year-old filly Caitlinhergrtness  returns to the synthetic in hopes of reclaiming her top form in the July 26 CA$150,000 Trillium Stakes (G3) at Woodbine.  Despite finishing a nonthreatening eighth in the June 28 Nassau Stakes (G2T) on the turf, Caitlinhergrtness has been listed as the 4-5 favorite in the field of…

Industry Scholarship Doubled to k in Honor of Lukas

Industry Scholarship Doubled to $2k in Honor of Lukas

Sunday’s Kentucky HBPA College Day, presented by Ellis Park, has added a twist for eligible industry participants or their children who are full-time college students: The Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association is doubling its last race scholarship to $2,000 to honor the transformative trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who died June 28 at age 89….

Keeneland Names Gaudet Director of Communications

Keeneland Names Gaudet Director of Communications

Keeneland announced July 24 the appointment of Gabby Gaudet as its director of communications. A respected voice in Thoroughbred racing with more than a decade of national media experience, Gaudet will oversee Keeneland’s strategic communications efforts. In this role, she will serve as a key spokesperson and guide the organization’s messaging and earned media strategy across…

Delaware Park Cancels Racing July 25 Due to Heat

Delaware Park Cancels Racing July 25 Due to Heat

Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, veterinarians and stewards, Delaware Park has canceled the racing scheduled for Friday, July 25, due to the excessive heat index forecast by the National Weather Service, which is expected to be above 105º for the region.  The live racing card July 24 will be run as…

Half Sister to The Mackem Bullet Heads Somerville Sale

Half Sister to The Mackem Bullet Heads Somerville Sale

Full or half siblings to 50 group and listed performers feature among the Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale entries, which will take place at Park Paddocks Sept. 2.  The sale has been represented by Royal Ascot success this year via Windsor Castle Stakes winner Havana Hurricane  and this year’s offering includes 10 lots by that colt’s…

TTA to Highlight Aftercare at Saratoga and F-T Sales

TTA to Highlight Aftercare at Saratoga and F-T Sales

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will return to Saratoga during the first week of August to highlight accredited aftercare through a variety of initiatives at both Saratoga Race Course and Fasig-Tipton. The organization will participate in events during Whitney weekend, which includes the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes, and will remain active through the Fasig-Tipton Selected…