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'We're over-regulating at expense of horsemanship'

POSTED: June 15, 2023

(National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback speaking Tuesday at the Track Superintendents Field Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Denis Blake photo At the same time, 'unsoundness doesn't...

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Howard & Sondra Bender Educational Series - Pasture Management Seminar

POSTED: June 15, 2023

MHLEC Image MHLEC News Release REISTERSTOWN, Md.—The Maryland Horse Foundation and University of Maryland Extension will kick off the Howard & Sondra Bender Educational Series...

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Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program Penalty Guidelines – What You Need to Know

POSTED: June 15, 2023

Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Press Release STEVENSON, Md.—Trainers are reminded that violations of the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program that went into effect on May...

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Keeneland Library Director Becky Ryder to Retire; Roda Ferraro Named as Successor

POSTED: June 14, 2023

Becky Ryder (Left) and Roda Ferraro at Keeneland Library. (Kirk Schlea) Keeneland Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky. – Keeneland announced today that longtime Keeneland Library Director Becky Ryder...

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2YO Maiden Special Weight ‘Picks, Plays and Pontification’ – Ellis Park, 06/15/2023

POSTED: June 14, 2023

Ellis Park, Race 2 – Thursday, June 15, 2023 By 2YO EdgeMan ELP2:061523 – 5 1/2 furlongs on the dirt.  The maximum number of 16...

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Arcangelo’s Historic Belmont Stakes Win Vaults Son of Arrogate to No. 2 in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll

POSTED: June 13, 2023

Belmont Stakes champion Arcangelo is led to the winner’s circle by his connections, including trainer Jena Antonucci (far right), who became the first female trainer...

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‘Horse racing needs real leadership and oversight’

POSTED: June 12, 2023

Mike Repole with Forte at Churchill Downs. (JennyPhoto/Past The Wire) Mike Repole’s Passionate Open Letter to Horse Racing  It will be interesting to see the response...

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"The Authority is using this crisis as cover for a massive power grab”

POSTED: June 12, 2023

Hamelback statement on giving HISA power to suspend live racing National HBPA Press Release From Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective...

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Author John W. Frece on Dan Brewster’s Fascinating Life at MHLEC

POSTED: June 12, 2023

Sen. Daniel B. Brewster, an accomplished equestrian, at My Lady's Manor, 1978. (photo courtesy of Maryland Horse Library) Author Talk and Book Discussion: "Self Destruction: The...

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