Category: MD Business

The pianist, the racetracker, the dog: Pimlico’s ghosts

by Jennifer Kelly | May 11, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Pimlico, a one-mile dirt oval bounded by generations of our collective memory, serves as the final home for racetrackers, bettors, even a dog.

Preakness: A Baltimore-bred’s Pimlico memories

by Gary Quill | May 9, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 1 |

Longtime handicapper Gary Quill has been going to Pimlico for more than 60 years. Here’s what he’ll remember as a new facility replaces the old.

New Maryland Jockey Club board named

by Frank Vespe | May 9, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The board of directors that will govern the new Maryland Jockey Club was chosen by the Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority Friday.

Preakness: Dave Rodman to receive Award of Merit

by Press Release | May 8, 2025 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Press release other, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Longtime Pimlico and Laurel track announcer Dave Rodman will receive the Special Award of Merit at this year’s Preakness Alibi Breakfast.

Public Works Board approves Pimlico Plus expenditures

by Frank Vespe | May 8, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved nearly $19 million in expenditures to advance the Pimlico Plus plan – but not without trepidation.

Preakness: $100,000 trainer bonus returns

by Press Release | May 6, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

For a ninth straight year, $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run at least five horses in stakes races Preakness weekend.

Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting

by Frank Vespe | Apr 25, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.

Journalism tabbed as Preakness future wager favorite

by Press Release | Apr 23, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

Journalism, the likely favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is the 8-1 morning line favorite in the Preakness future wager, which opens April 25-May 3.

Laurel: “Preakness Preview Day” handle robust

by The Biz | Apr 20, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Laurel’s “Preakness Preview Day” wagering handle was nearly double its best day of 2025 to date.

MTHA endorses change to claiming price rule

by The Biz | Apr 17, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) on Wednesday endorsed a less restrictive claiming rule than currently in place.

Preak Weeks return to help Baltimore businesses

by Press Release | Apr 15, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

1/ST and The Maryland Jockey Club announced the return of its Preak Weeks initiative to spotlight Baltimore businesses.

Md. Racing Commission OKs Maryland-Virginia stakes

by Frank Vespe | Apr 9, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.

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