Category: MD Business

Md. Thoroughbred Career Program set for June

by Press Release | Jan 10, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, which provides young people the chance to learn about careers in the industry, is set for June 5-9.

With “maturity, confidence,” Jeiron Barbosa an Eclipse finalist

by Frank Vespe | Jan 7, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Maryland-based Jeiron Barbosa, with maturity and confidence belying his 19 years, is one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice.

Laurel Park accepting noms for six Jan. 21 stakes

by Press Release | Jan 5, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Nominations close Saturday for six Laurel Park stakes that will be contested January 21, including four open races and two state-bred contests.

Maryland Million day set for October 14

by Press Release | Jan 5, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The 2023 Maryland Million day will take place October 14 at Laurel Park, Maryland Million Ltd. announced Thursday.

Laurel Park postpones Monday stakes card

by Press Release | Dec 23, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Laurel Park will delay its Christmastide stakes card December 26 until Friday, December 30, the track announced.

Laurel Park sets winter meet schedule

by Press Release | Nov 28, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Laurel Park has announced a winter meet schedule that will include 40 days of live racing Jan. 1-March 31, topped by a pair of Grade 3 sprints.

Grand opening set for Md. Horse Library

by Press Release | Nov 21, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Horse Breeders Association’s Maryland Horse Library and Education Center will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony December 16.

Carryover watch: Laurel pick six reaches $36,421

by Press Release | Nov 17, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Regionwide | 0 |

Four tracks in the Mid-Atlantic, including Laurel Park, have carryovers heading towards the racing weekend.

Pimlico-Laurel project: Seeking “reasonable resolution”

by Frank Vespe | Nov 15, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With the 2023 legislative session fast approach, negotiators hope to find a “reasonable resolution” to major issues in the Pimlico-Laurel project.

Pimlico-Laurel project: The shape of things to come

by Frank Vespe | Nov 14, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Issues with the Pimlico-Laurel rebuilt project are forcing industry participants to consider a future structure that looks very different from the present.

Pimlico-Laurel project over budget, behind schedule. Now what?

by Frank Vespe | Nov 13, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Reports to the legislature show that the Pimlico-Laurel rebuild project is over budget and behind schedule. In a series, we examine why and what next.