Category: MD Business

Trainer Michael Stidham to judge MHBA Yearling Show

by Press Release | May 24, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The annual MHBA Yearling Show, with judge Michael Stidham, will take place June 30 in TImonium.

Md. Racing Commission bolsters vet coverage for Preakness

by Teresa Genaro | May 18, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Eight state racing Commission vets — twice as many as usual — will be on duty for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.

At Pimlico “idiosyncratic” murals add “flavor of racing”

by Frank Vespe | May 17, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Business, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

A little-known series of murals in the Pimlico grandstand add a dash of energy, life — and art — to the old facility.

10-furlong Pimlico Special one of two stakes changes

by The Biz | May 13, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Why’s the Pimlico Special distance different this year than previously, and other questions you didn’t know you wanted answered.

Maryland Jockey Club seeks dismissal of Baltimore suit

by Press Release | May 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.

Heavy rains force Laurel Park to cancel half of Thursday card

by Press Release | May 2, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Sudden heavy rains forced Laurel Park to cancel races six through 10.

On proposed Lasix ban, Md. Racing Commission says: Not so fast

by Frank Vespe | Apr 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Any proposal to ban or limit Lasix use would need a regulatory change – and its say-so, the Maryland Racing Commission said.

Pimlico battle reaches Md. Racing Commission as sides spar

by Frank Vespe | Apr 25, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The future of Pimlico remains as cloudy as ever after visits to the Maryland Racing Commission by Del. Sandy Rosenberg and MJC counsel Alan Rifkin.

Maryland jockeys to switch to cushioned crops

by Press Release | Apr 24, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The new cushioned riding crops are designed to be kinder to horses.

Maryland horsemen, breeders oppose partial Lasix ban

by Frank Vespe | Apr 24, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Horse Breeders Association today came out in opposition to a proposed partial Lasix ban.

North end of Pimlico grandstand to be closed for Preakness

by Press Release | Apr 13, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The oldest portion of the Pimlico grandstand “is no longer suitable” for fan traffic and will be closed during the Preakness.

PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern

by Teresa Genaro | Apr 9, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news, Top Stories | 2 |

The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.

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