Category: MD Business

What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

by Frank Vespe | Nov 7, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.

Op-Ed: New Pimlico needs the old

by Guest Author | Oct 26, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion, Top Stories | 1 |

Racing fan/historian April I. Smith is jumping for joy at The agreement to keep Pimlico in Baltimore — but says more must be done to meld new and old.

Laurel Park cancels Friday card

by Press Release | Oct 25, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.

Laurel Park cancels Thursday card

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

A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.

Heather Cellinesi wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award

by Press Release | Oct 9, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The 2019 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award will be given to Heather Cellinesi as part of the Maryland MIllion festivities later this month.

Industry insiders laud Pimlico plan: “Our Triple Crown”

by Frank Vespe | Oct 9, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry insiders appear to be lining up behind the new plan to keep the Preakness at Pimlico and reinvent Laurel Park.

Trainer Vinnie Blengs passes

by Press Release | Oct 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Trainer Vinnie Blengs, whose key career milestones included three graded stakes in Maryland and the Maryland Million Classic, passed away at age 90.

Pimlico: City, Stronach Group announce agreement, but much work remains

by Frank Vespe | Oct 5, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

The agreement to save Pimlico announced today by the Stronach Group and Baltimore City will require state legislative action.

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.

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