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Fasig-Tipton yearling sales are being renewed A greater regional focus is the goal Press release March 10, 2026 Fasig-Tipton is renewing its annual fall yearling sale in Timonium, Maryland for 2026, introducing a new format, new date and a restored name for the venerable auction. The sale will once again be known as Eastern Fall […]
Triple Crown Trail: Great White disrupts Battaglia 15-1 outsider earns 20 Kentucky Derby points The Biz February 22, 2026 Great White posted the biggest win of his young career on Feb. 21, capturing the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park with a determined drive to earn 20 Kentucky Derby qualifying points and move […]
THA’s open letter acknowledges “serious concerns” at HISA Costs, Lasix ban among rider problems The Biz February 11, 2026 In an open letter to the thoroughbred racing industry, the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations (THA) reaffirmed their commitment to equine safety and racing integrity while outlining ongoing efforts to reform the framework of the Horseracing Integrity and […]
Triple Crown Trail: Renegade Rallies in Davis Earns 20 Kentucky Derby points after running past the long shot Press release February 8, 2026 From where Tampa Bay Downs jockey Marcos Meneses sat, the 46th running of the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes was shaping up as one of the biggest upsets in the race’s history. […]
12 Midlandtic-bred animals nominated for Triple Crown The Biz February 4, 2026 A dozen three-year-olds bred in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Virginia are among 367 sophomores nominated for the Triple Crown series, which begins with the Kentucky Derby on May 2 before heading to Maryland for the May 16 Preakness Stakes. That Midlantic contingent […]
Triple Crown draws 367 early nominees Press release February 3, 2026 A total of 367 of the world’s top three-year-old Thoroughbreds were eligible to compete in the 2026 Triple Crown series during the early nomination phase, which closed Monday, January 26. This year’s early nominees span the globe and include several horses that have already […]
Opinion piece: The Mediterranean circuit should promote growth, not reductions Johannes Piassek January 22, 2026 The opinions expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author. John Piassek, the Maryland handicapper for The Racing Biz, previously worked for the Maryland Horse Breeders Association. In mid-December, Michael Musto, the executive director of the New Jersey […]
Midlandtic News Recap: Laurel sends Gonzalez away The Biz December 24, 2025 As we approach the holidays, the racing news doesn’t stop. Here are some news items, including an eviction, a special permit and a celebration, along with the upcoming deployment schedule. This is what happens. This article contains affiliate links. If you click and […]
Equibase will offer free digital pocket PPs Press release December 10, 2025 Equibase Company, the official racing information database of the thoroughbred industry, today announced the launch of a pilot program, Pocket PPs, to offer free digital past performance records in a simplified 4×4 inch format. Sponsored by FanDuel, the Pocket PPs are available for […]
US betting fell almost 8% in November The Biz December 7, 2025 Betting on American Thoroughbred racing fell in November compared to the same month last year, as reduced racing opportunities weighed on overall betting activity. Total wagering on US races was $848.1 million in November 2025, down 7.93% from the $921.1 million wagered in […]
