Category: MD Business

Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says

by Frank Vespe | Mar 12, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.

Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future

by Frank Vespe | Mar 7, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.

Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future

by Frank Vespe | Mar 4, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Maryland racing interests won’t oppose a Pimlico study bill in Annapolis – but continue to push hard for support for a Laurel Park “super track.”

Purse account to continue support of Maryland-breds

by Frank Vespe | Feb 28, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The agreement will provide Maryland-breds about 9.4 percent of the total 2018 purse account for each of the next five years.

On eve of hearing, gloves off over Pimlico

by Frank Vespe | Feb 28, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Dueling pieces of legislation – and a pair of accusatory letters – have meant the gloves are off regarding the future of Pimlico.

Oaklawn Invitational winner to get free Preakness pass

by Press Release | Feb 22, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The winner of Oaklawn Park’s Derby day feature, the Oaklawn Invitational, will earn a free pass to the Preakness Stakes.

Totally Thoroughbred show will not be held in 2019

by Press Release | Feb 17, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The popular Totally Thoroughbred show for retired runners will not be held in 2019, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.

Boniface, Glorious Empire among Maryland Racing Media award winners

by Press Release | Feb 17, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland stalward Bill Boniface will be honored with the Finney Award for lifetime achievement Monday at Laurel Park.

Pimlico: Bill would study the study

by Frank Vespe | Feb 8, 2019 | Breaking, Breeding, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Legislation to figure out how to pay for a new Pimlico has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.

Laurel: Cure the Winter Blues contest to begin Feb. 16

by Press Release | Feb 6, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Laurel Park’s six-Saturday Cure the Winter Blues handicapping contest will kick off Feb. 16.

Laurel, Charles Town cancel Thursday cards

by The Biz | Jan 30, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Predicted icy temperatures have led Laurel Park and Charles Town Races to cancel their Thursday cards.

Weston Hamilton wins apprentice Eclipse Award

by Ted Black | Jan 24, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Laurel Park-based Weston Hamilton won the Eclipse Award for the nation’s top apprentice jockey in 2018.

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