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The Maryland Racing Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, April 25, to discuss the Laurel Park racing surface and other related issues.

The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. (ET) at Laurel. The only agenda item listed is Laurel Park.

Live racing was suspended at Laurel beginning Friday, April 21. The April 22-23 programs were scrapped, and due a lack of entries the program scheduled for Thursday, April 27, was canceled. The Maryland Jockey Club intended to take entries for Friday, April 28, at Laurel after rejecting a request from the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to move live racing to Pimlico Race Course ahead of the scheduled May 11 opening day of the spring meet.

The MTHA and Maryland Horse Breeders Association on April 22 sent a letter to top state officials discussing the situation and requesting that the MRC authorize former Maryland track superintendent John Passero to examine the Laurel dirt surface and make recommendations. The MTHA asked MJC to do so, but it declined.

The MRC, which is charged with protecting the health and welfare of equines and racing participants, has statutory authority to bring in consultants when needed.

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Jockey Pat Cosgrave was handed a 28-day ban by the British Horseracing Authority for an incident on Thursday at Chelmsford, in which the veteran “failed to ride out approaching the finish.”

Cosgrave rode favorite Concorde for trainer George Boughey, which cleared all rivals by about a length approaching the finish of the one-mile contest. Despite looking over both shoulders, Cosgrave misjudged the location of the horse to his inside, My Roxanne and rider Ben Robinson. When Cosgrave geared down his mount, Robinson rallied up the rail to win by a nose.

Cosgrave told Racing TV: “I sat last in the race and worked through the gears in the straight and past all the other horses. I've just made a judgement of error, a mistake, and the eventual winner has just caught me unaware. I made a mistake and I'd like to apologize to the owner Mr. Roy and the trainer George Boughey. It's embarrassing but I have to take it on the chin. I'm really embarrassed and really sorry. The horse should have won.”

Full replay and reaction: Pat Cosgrave was handed a 28-day ban following Concorde's shock defeat at Chelmsford on Thursday evening. You can also watch @jess_stafford_'s interview with the rider in our report below

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 21, 2023

Boughey and the owner stood by Cosgrave after the incident, reports the Racing Post.

“I feel for Pat,” said Boughey. “He's a hard-working jockey who has become a big part of our team this year. Mistakes happen and it's just one of those grave mistakes you never believe is going to happen to you. He was very good to speak live on TV about it because it's not a nice position to be in, but Pat has our full support. The owners say they want him to ride for them again when his ban is over and hopefully we can swiftly move on.”

The BHA stewards' report said: “Pat Cosgrave, the rider of Concorde, placed second, beaten a nose, had failed to ride out approaching the finish. After being interviewed and showed recordings of the incident, Cosgrave was suspended for 28 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that would have finished first.”

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Kentucky Derby Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand new, immersive exhibit, Secretariat: America's Horse.

The exhibit opens in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's historic Derby win and Triple Crown sweep. He set records in each of the Triple Crown races, records that still stand today.

Visitors will be able to watch each of those remarkable Triple Crown races on a larger-than-life, 10-foot wall.

Fans of the movie Secretariat can take a picture on the red carpet which features real costumes and clips from the Disney movie. Guests can read handwritten notes and suggestions by Penny Chenery, on an original film script from the movie. Guests can also snap a photo with America's largest horseshoe – a 610-pound replica made from one of Secretariat's own.

State-of-the-art technology inside the exhibit allows for guests to visualize what made Secretariat a super horse – from his unbelievably large heart, to extra muscle, and more. A variety of artifacts, memorabilia, and trophies also help tell Secretariat's story.

“I'm dazzled. I think it's so cool, the way modern museum science and exhibits are put together, how they can tell the story of Secretariat for a new generation,” said John Tweedy, son of the late Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat. “The huge screen that plays the three races, and then the trophies right there, is really a knock-out. I think people seeing that will really be in awe, and I think this exhibit will inspire greatness for anyone who visits.”

The exhibit, sponsored by Longines, shows Secretariat from all aspects of his greatness. From his impact as a celebrity in the hearts of so many, to his incredible athleticism, to his role in the midst of war and Watergate.

“After nearly two years of planning, researching, designing, and bringing this exhibit to life, Kentucky Derby Museum is excited to invite thousands of visitors around the globe to experience Secretariat and his greatness like never before,” said Patrick Armstrong, President & CEO of the Museum. “We named this exhibit, Secretariat: America's Horse, because we understand how much Secretariat means to so many people. We know that this experience will spark even more admiration and appreciation for this horse of a lifetime.”

The 1,000 square-foot exhibit is permanently located on the second floor of the Museum, and is more than seven times larger than the previous display on the first floor. Local design company, Solid Light, designed the exhibit to incorporate unique technology, visuals, and video that will create an immersive experience for guests.

The exhibit is designed to showcase Secretariat's life, stardom, and incomparable impact on horse racing, America, and the world. Secretariat is often considered the greatest racehorse of all time, and is regarded as one of the most remarkable athletes, being named one of ESPN's top 100 athletes of the 20th century, a list that includes names like Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and Muhammad Ali. Secretariat cemented his stardom through a hit film from Walt Disney Studios in 2010.

“It is rare that the Kentucky Derby Museum dedicates a permanent exhibit to a singular Thoroughbred racehorse, but Secretariat merits that,” said Chris Goodlett, Kentucky Derby Museum Senior Director of Curatorial and Educational Affairs. “It will show our guests exactly why Secretariat has endured as a celebrity to this day. From the new artifacts to the advanced visual projections, we're excited for the amazing story we get to tell and also the exciting new methods we're using to tell it.”

The exhibit is now open to the public Friday, April 21. A Secretariat Bourbon Dinner, held on Thursday, April 20, gave VIP guests a sneak preview of the exhibit.

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Woodbine Entertainment has released the nominations for the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, consisting of The King's Plate, Prince of Wales and Breeders' Stakes.

A total of 124 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, foaled in Canada, have been nominated to this year's OLG Canadian Triple Crown. The number of nominees is up from 100 last year and is on par with 125 in 2021.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will return as title sponsor of the Canadian Triple Crown in 2023, further demonstrating OLG's commitment to supporting the horse racing industry.

With the start of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown remaining in August for 2023, the closing date for nominations to this year's Triple Crown was adjusted from the usual date of February 1 to April 5. ​

The 164th running of The King's Plate, for a purse of $1 million, will launch the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Sunday, August 20 at Woodbine Racetrack. The Prince of Wales, scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 at Fort Erie Race Track, and the Breeders' Stakes, scheduled for Sunday, October 1 at Woodbine, complete the Triple Crown.

The OLG Canadian Triple Crown is uniquely contested over three different racing surfaces, Tapeta (The King's Plate), Dirt (Prince of Wales) and Turf (Breeders' Stakes).

The list of nominees includes star performers from last season, winners south of the border over the winter and many preparing for the upcoming Woodbine meet.

To view the full list of nominees to the 2023 OLG Canadian Triple Crown, click here.

Below are a few of the notable nominees:

Ancient Peace (Filly)
​Owner: Boardshorts Stables LLC
​Trainer: John Sadler
​Career Record: 3-2-0-0 ($83,900)
​Notable Victories: Allowance (April 8, 2023 – Santa Anita), Maiden Special Weight (December 30, 2022 – Santa Anita)

Armstrong
​Owner: Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Gary Barber
​Trainer: Mark Casse
​Career Record: 4-2-0-1 ($121,775)
​Notable Victories: Clarendon Stakes (December 9, 2022 – Woodbine)

Jumpin Junie (Filly)
​Owner: Sea Glass Stables LLC
​Trainer: Christophe Clement
​Career Record: 3-1-1-0 ($125,951)
​Notable Victories: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (October 16, 2022 – Woodbine)

Mission of Joy (Filly)
​Owner: RyZan Sun Racing LLC, Madaket Stables LLC
​Trainer: Graham Motion
​Career Record: 4-3-0-0 ($119,807)
​Notable Victories: Gr. 3 Florida Oaks (March 11, 2023 – Tampa Bay)

Philip My Dear
​Owner: Raroma Stable LLC
​Trainer: Kevin Attard
​Career Record: 5-3-0-2 ($305,762)
​Notable Victories: Cup and Saucer Stakes (October 9, 2022 – Woodbine), Soaring Free Stakes (August 20, 2022 – Woodbine)

Poulin in O T
​Owner: Steve Owens, Empress Stable
​Trainer: Steve Owens
​Career Record: 6-4-1-0 ($209,723)
​Notable Victories: Frost King Stakes (October 14, 2022 – Woodbine), Bull Page Stakes (September 24, 2022 – Woodbine), Victoria Stakes (July 17, 2022 – Woodbine)

Velocitor
​Owner: Al and Bill Ulwelling
​Trainer: Kevin Attard
​Career Record: 5-3-1-1 ($224,190)
​Notable Victories: Coronation Futurity (November 6, 2022 – Woodbine)

The nominations for the 68th running of the Woodbine Oaks, presented by Budweiser, have also been released. A total of 63 three-year-old fillies, foaled in Canada, have been nominated to the prestigious event. Last year's race saw eventual Canadian Horse of the Year Moira score the victory a month prior to winning The Queen's Plate.

This year's Woodbine Oaks, presented by Budweiser, will be run on Sunday, July 23.

To view the list of nominees, click here.

For the latest news and updates on the OLG Canadian Triple Crown and Woodbine racing, visit Woodbine.com or follow the Woodbine Racetrack social media channels @WoodbineTB.

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