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Owners Allowed to Return to Alameda County Fairgrounds

The Thoroughbred Owners of California announced that horse owners will be allowed on grounds for racing at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, beginning immediately. Owners must follow these guidelines on the grounds:

Owners will be permitted one guest per owner.
Owners will be permitted to watch only the race their horse is entered in.
Owners must abide by the safety protocols of the Alameda County Fair (including wearing a face mask and social distancing).
Owners will be restricted to access only the apron and paddock areas.

The Alameda County Health Department has also approved outside dining at the Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds will be hosting Trackside Terrace outdoor patio dining on the second level of the grandstand. Those who are participating in the dining experience will be allowed to stay for the full duration of the race card. To purchase tickets, click here.

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Maryland Purse Structure to Remain Unchanged

Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen Association, after conferring with the Maryland Jockey Club, announced operations will resume at a similar purse structure for overnight races through the rest of the summer, while staging live racing two days a week. Moving forward, as revenues increase, plans call for the addition of days to the calendar. With Casinos scheduled to re-open June 19, the MJC is expected to begin relaxing restrictions of owner’s access to the backstretch as well as allowing all licensed personal access to the backstretch beginning June 20.

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Triple Crown News Minute Presented By Kentucky Equine Research: Kicking Off The Upside Down Triple Crown

The most unusual Triple Crown in American racing history begins on Saturday, with the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes from Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Normally run at a mile and a half in early June after the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, this year's Belmont will be contested around one turn at the abbreviated distance of nine furlongs in front of an empty grandstand because of the restrictions necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tiz the Law, a New York-bred colt by Constitution, is the 6-5 morning line favorite for Sackatoga Stable and Barclay Tagg, the same owner-trainer combination that won the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness with another New York-bred, Funny Cide. Empire Maker upstaged Funny Cide's quest for a Triple Crown, winning the Belmont on a day when more than 100,000 braved the cold and rainy weather.

Clear skies are forecast for Saturday.

While Tiz the Law is the clear favorite, based off Grade 1 victories in the 2019 Champagne at Belmont and the 2020 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park, there are some late bloomers who could offer a serious challenge, including Tap It to Win for trainer Mark Casse. In 2019, Casse took the final two legs of the Triple Crown with War of Will in the Preakness and Sir Winston in the Belmont.

In this edition of the Triple Crown News Minute, Ray Paulick and news editor Chelsea Hackbarth go through the field of 10 3-year-olds, assessing their chances and making their selections for this first American classic of 2020.

Watch today's Triple Crown News Minute below:

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Maryland Jockey Club Announces Intent Write No-Lasix 2-Year-Old Races

The Maryland Jockey Club sent a letter to the Maryland Racing Commission this week indicating the intent to begin writing 2-year-old races which prohibit the administration of Lasix withing 24 hours of the race, according to the Thoroughbred Daily News.

“The time has come to phase out Lasix beginning with 2-year-old horses,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and President, The Stronach Group and 1/ST. “We are following through on 1/ST Racing's commitment to put horse and rider safety and welfare at the forefront. We believe in the principle that horses should only be racing free of medication. By taking this important step together, the Maryland racing community will become stronger and provide the right foundation for our sport to progress into the future.”

The Maryland Commission told the Daily Racing Form it would have no comment on the letter until it determined the legality of the decision.

“The fundamental question is whether they have the authority to do this under current Maryland law,” Alan Foreman, the general counsel to the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, told drf.com.

Read more at the Thoroughbred Daily News and the Daily Racing Form.

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