Category: MD Business

Maryland Commission tightens riding crop rule

by Frank Vespe | Jun 26, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Jockeys will be limited to six overhand strikes of the riding crop in Maryland – and eventually regionally – under new rules that didn’t please everyone.

Maryland Commission shelves Lasix-free baby races

by Frank Vespe | Jun 25, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

The Stronach Group came to the Maryland Racing Commission for an endorsement of Lasix-free baby races. Instead it got a tongue-lashing.

Pimlico to reopen for off-track betting

by Press Release | Jun 24, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The clubhouse at Pimlico Race Course will reopen for off-track wagering starting Thursday and will be open on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.

No-Lasix 2-year-old races in Maryland prompt debate

by Frank Vespe | Jun 18, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

The Stronach Group announced it would restrict 2yo races in Maryland to horses not on Lasix – which may put them at odds with horsemen and the Commission

MHBA announces election results

by Press Release | Jun 16, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) has announced its election results, with five people, including one incumbent, set to join 10 others on the board.

Trainer Duarte back from coronavirus

by Press Release | Jun 11, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Trainer Jorge Duarte, stricked with coronavirus earlier this year, has recovered and will saddle stakes winner Introduced Saturday at Laurel Park.

Maryland: Breeder bonuses to be paid (eventually)

by Frank Vespe | Jun 5, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

With two months of no racing and no casinos, the Maryland-bred Fund has been depleted, but once it’s replenished, breeders will receive their bonuses.

Laurel Park to Loosen COVID-19 restrictions

by Press Release | Jun 5, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Owners will be allowed to watch races – that’s one of several changes Laurel Park is making as it moves into the second phase of coronavirus reopening.

Michael Matz to judge MHBA Yearling Show

by Press Release | Jun 4, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Michael Matz, a trainer with two Triple Crown race wins to his credit, will judge the 2020 Maryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show, slated for mid-July.