Category: MD Business

Baltimore suit could have profound impact on racing industry

by Frank Vespe | Mar 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 3 |

IF successful, Baltimore’s lawsuit would leave the city in charge of Pimlico and the Preakness – and could spike Stronach Group plans to transform Laurel.

Off to the Races podcast: Pimlico and the future of Maryland racing

by Guest Author | Mar 20, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

We talked with two folks, one a PImlico supporter, one an advocate of the Laurel “super track” plan, to delve deeper into the differing perspectives.

Baltimore sues Stronach Group to take control of Pimlico, Preakness

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has filed suit seeking to take via condemnation Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes.

Maryland to have stricter pre-race exams

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.

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.

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