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Two Veterinarians Suspended By HISA After Track-Office Searches At Laurel And Delaware Allegedly Turn Up Banned Substances

on 01/13/2026 6:46 PM

Two racetrack veterinarians who are the principals of Maryland Veterinary Group (MVG) have been served with notices of violations and were given provisional suspensions that started Jan. 12 after Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) searches of that practice's offices at Laurel Park and Delaware Park allegedly turned up “banned” substances that, under Horseracing Integrity<...

Lehman CAW Bill Introduced, Tough Road In Republican-led State Legislature

on 01/13/2026 6:15 PM

Last November, Democratic Kentucky state representative Matt Lehman told the TDN he was considering legislative intervention in an effort to curb computer assisted wagering (CAW) play in the state to a more equitable standard for all players. The debate around CAW players typically surrounds the edge they wield over regular gamblers thanks to their use

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Lehman CAW Bill Introduced, Tough Road In Republican-led State Legislature

on 01/13/2026 6:15 PM

Last November, Democratic Kentucky state representative Matt Lehman told the TDN he was considering legislative intervention in an effort to curb computer assisted wagering (CAW) play in the state to a more equitable standard for all players. The debate around CAW players typically surrounds the edge they wield over regular gamblers thanks to their use

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Sadler Succeeds Harty As President Of California Thoroughbred Trainers

on 01/13/2026 5:33 PM

Trainer John W. Sadler has been elected President of the Board of Directors of California Thoroughbred Trainers, Inc. [CTT], succeeding Eoin G. Harty, who has served in that capacity since 2019, and remains a Director, the organization said via a Tuesday press release. Sadler previously served as a Director or President of CTT on several

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Sadler Succeeds Harty As President Of California Thoroughbred Trainers

on 01/13/2026 5:33 PM

Trainer John W. Sadler has been elected President of the Board of Directors of California Thoroughbred Trainers, Inc. [CTT], succeeding Eoin G. Harty, who has served in that capacity since 2019, and remains a Director, the organization said via a Tuesday press release. Sadler previously served as a Director or President of CTT on several

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CHRB Meeting Wednesday To Raise 19-Week NorCal Fair Date Proposal, National HPBA Offering Support

on 01/13/2026 4:00 PM

As California horse racing enters one of its most consequential years yet, the California Horse Racing Board's (CHRB) first meeting of the year this Wednesday includes a proposal for 19 weeks of fair racing in the North of California this year. The National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HPBA) has also weighed in, offering its

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CHRB Meeting Wednesday To Raise 19-Week NorCal Fair Date Proposal, National HPBA Offering Support

on 01/13/2026 4:00 PM

As California horse racing enters one of its most consequential years yet, the California Horse Racing Board's (CHRB) first meeting of the year this Wednesday includes a proposal for 19 weeks of fair racing in the North of California this year. The National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HPBA) has also weighed in, offering its

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CHRB Meeting Wednesday To Raise 19-Week NorCal Fair Date Proposal, National HBPA Offering Support

on 01/13/2026 4:00 PM

As California horse racing enters one of its most consequential years yet, the California Horse Racing Board's (CHRB) first meeting of the year this Wednesday includes a proposal for 19 weeks of fair racing in the North of California this year. The National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) has also weighed in, offering its

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CHRB Meeting Wednesday To Raise 19-Week NorCal Fair Date Proposal, National HBPA Offering Support

on 01/13/2026 4:00 PM

As California horse racing enters one of its most consequential years yet, the California Horse Racing Board's (CHRB) first meeting of the year this Wednesday includes a proposal for 19 weeks of fair racing in the North of California this year. The National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) has also weighed in, offering its

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HISA And Rudy Rodriguez Reach Agreement; Provisional Suspension Lifted

on 01/13/2026 2:47 PM

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and trainer Rudy Rodriguez have reached an agreement that will end Rodriguez's provisional suspension and allow him to return to training, HISA and Rodriguez announced jointly in a statement released Tuesday. His suspension will officially end on Wednesday. Rodriguez has not started a horse since Dec.  13. Rodriguez's

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Bowen To Be Honored With Posthumous Eclipse Award Of Merit

on 01/13/2026 2:25 PM

Edited Press Release The late Edward L. Bowen, who distinguished himself as a journalist, author, historian and leader in the industry, will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) said in a press release on Tuesday. Bowen's contributions will be

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‘A lot of Positives’: Keeneland January Kicks Off in Style

on 01/12/2026 9:45 PM

LEXINGTON, KY – The 2026 Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale opened with the first of two sessions Monday and optimism remained high across the board as a pair of top-class mares crossed the seven-figure mark for the first time in two years. “Today was a great day,” said Keeneland Vice President of Sales

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Mandy Pope Goes to $3.2 Million for Tiffany Case, Dam of Nitrogen, at Keeneland

on 01/12/2026 7:04 PM

 Tiffany Case (Uncle Mo) (hip 465), the dam of Eclipse finalist and Grade I winner Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro), lit up the board at Keeneland Monday when selling to Mandy Pope's Whisper Hill Farm for $3.2 million. The 13-year-old mare, in foal to Not This Time, was consigned by Taylor Made ...

Tramontin Buys Simply in Front for $2 Million at KeeJan

on 01/12/2026 6:06 PM

Simply in Front (Summer Front) (hip 413), winner of the GI First Lady Stakes at Keeneland last October for Colebrook Farms, had another star turn at the Lexington facility when selling to Greg Tramontin's Greenwell Thoroughbreds for $2 million during Monday's first session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale. The 5-year-old, who

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At Age 100, Horseman, World War II Vet, Harold Gross Has Passed Away

on 01/12/2026 5:28 PM

Just eight days shy of his 101st birthday, Harold Gross, who owned, trained and bred horses, primarily in Michigan, passed away on Jan. 4. Gross was born in Germany in 1925 before his family emigrated to the Dominican Republic. He later spent time in Haiti before he moved to the U.S. as a teenager, settling

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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Ted Noffey 6-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3

on 01/12/2026 2:26 PM

Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, featuring GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) as the 6-1 individual favorite, will open Friday at noon (all times Eastern) and close Sunday at 6 p.m. Additionally, All Other 3-Year-Olds not listed among the 39 individual interests are listed as the overall 4-1 choice.

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Trevor Denman to Receive Special Eclipse Award

on 01/12/2026 1:32 PM

Trevor Denman will be honored with the Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence, according to a release by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters on Monday. Denman's award will be celebrated at the 55th annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida

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Gun Runner Colt Brings $800k from Marc Gunderson

on 01/12/2026 12:19 PM

A short yearling colt by Gun Runner (hip 114) jumped to the top of the leader board in the early going of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale Monday when bringing a final bid of $800,000 from Marc Gunderson. The colt, consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, is out of graded winner

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Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board, Advisory Council Members

on 01/12/2026 12:09 PM

Five new members were elected to the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) board and four to the advisory council, at the organization's December meeting, the RRP announced Monday. The five elected to the board are Vanessa Coleman, who succeeds Sarah Williams as Treasurer; Amanda Chance; Anne Guillory; Audra and Gary Mandella (sharing one seat); and Rosie

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Opens Accreditation Applications for 2026

on 01/12/2026 11:47 AM

The 2026 accreditation application process is now open and can be accessed online, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced Monday. Nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that are interested in applying for accreditation during the 2026-27 term must submit the completed application by Apr. 1, at 6:00p.m. EDT. All organizations that were accredited in 2023 or any

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