MD Business Archives • The Racing Biz

Stover: Good horsemanship key in avoiding breakdowns

by Frank Vespe | Nov 7, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

It’s not avoiding bad steps but promoting good horsemanship that is critical to avoiding fatal breakdowns, Dr. Susan Stover told a Beyond the Wire-sponsored seminar.

Preakness tickets now available

by Press Release | Nov 1, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With prices ranging from $40 to $720, Preakness tickets are now available, the Stronach Group announced.

Bowie may get another life, as a “world-class” training center

by Frank Vespe | Oct 25, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories, Video | 2 |

The Bowie training center – closed since 2015 – may find yet another life, this time as a “world-class” training center.

Maryland Million handle jumps 30 percent

by Press Release | Oct 20, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.

Georganne Hale wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award

by Press Release | Oct 12, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

In recognition of her long and varied career, Georganne Hale has been named the winner of this year’s Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award by Maryland Million Ltd.

Frank Stronach files $500 million suit against daughter Belinda Stronach

by Frank Vespe | Oct 10, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news, Top Stories | 0 |

Stronach Group founder Frank Stronach has filed a major lawsuit against his daughter Belinda, which could have ramifications for racing in Maryland and elsewhere.

Totally Thoroughbred show set for Sunday

by Press Release | Oct 5, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The seventh annual Totally Thoroughbred show will take place Sunday at Pimlico.

Optimism the order of the day on eve of Fasig-Tipton yearling sale

by Frank Vespe | Sep 30, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

A combination of factors has made consignors and Fasig-Tipton optimistic as its Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale is set to begin Monday.

Maryland Racing Commission approves new Frederick OTB

by Frank Vespe | Sep 21, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

At its monthly meeting Thursday, the Maryland Racing Commission gave unanimous approval to a new OTB in Frederick.

Md. Racing Commission approves OTB at MGM National Harbor

by Frank Vespe | Sep 12, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday approved a new OTB at MGM National Harbor despite concerns that it might cannibalize business at Rosecroft Raceway.