Category: MD Business

Fasig-Tipton to sponsor Laurel Futurity

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

The 93rd running of the Laurel Futurity will take place September 21 at Laurel Park, and for the first time, Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor.

G1 winner Force the Pass retired to stud in Maryland

by Press Release | Aug 26, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Force the Pass, a Grade 1-winning millionaire, will stand stud for the 2020 season in Maryland as a new Wasabi Stables venture.

Anchor and Hope: “We will rebuild” after barn fire

by Linda Dougherty | Aug 20, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

A devastating barn fire at Maryland’s Anchor and Hope Farm could have been much worse – but for the quick actions of its forewoman.

Pimlico negotiations going well, Commission told, but details are scarce

by Frank Vespe | Aug 17, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

After a spring of acrimony, the sides negotiating the future of Pimlico are making “substantial progress,” the Maryland Racing Commission was told.

Social Outcast, Youth inducted into Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame

by Press Release | Jul 26, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Hard-hitting gelding Social Outcast and speedy turf star Youth are the latest horses to join the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.

In with the old as Teletimer returns at Laurel Park

by Frank Vespe | Jul 21, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Ten times in a four-month period, new course records were set at Laurel Park, promoting the track to return to Teletimer, its former timing system.

Laurel Park cancels weekend cards

by Press Release | Jul 18, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With extreme heat in the forecast, Laurel Park will not race on Saturday, July 20.

Longtime Maryland announcer Dick Woolley passes

by Vinnie Perrone | Jul 12, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Dick Woolley, who as a track announcer called almost 20 Preaknesses and also won an Eclipse Award for his work in radio, has died at age 89.

Timonium to host two stakes in 2019 meet

by Press Release | Jul 10, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland State Fair race meet at Timonium will take place August 23 to September 2 and feature two added-money events.

MJC to allow horses from Delaware Park starting July 14

by Press Release | Jul 5, 2019 | Breaking, Business, DE Business, Delaware, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.

Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told

by Frank Vespe | Jun 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.

Md. Senate President Miller to receive Tesio Award

by Press Release | Jun 18, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Md. Horse Breeders Association will present its Federico Tesio Award for extraordinary contributions to horse racing and breeding to state Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller.

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