Maryland Business
Maryland Juvenile Futurity proves productive – in sales ring
Two horses that ran in Saturday’s Maryland Juvenile Futurity – winner Laddie Liam and fourth-place finisher Mine Not Mine – topped the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Mixed Sale.
Maryland Jockey Club to race 177 days in 2020, stakes sked told
The Maryland Jockey Club has been approved for 177 days of live racing in 2020 — fewer than in 2019 — and announced changes to the stakes schedule.
Md. Racing Commission pumps brakes on “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday announced a delay in implementation of its “house rules” to provide more time for public input.
What the new Maryland “house rules” mean
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
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
A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.
Laurel Park cancels Thursday card
A break in a water line has forced Laurel Park to cancel its Thursday card.
Heather Cellinesi wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
With extreme heat in the forecast, Laurel Park will not race on Saturday, July 20.
Longtime Maryland announcer Dick Woolley passes
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
The Maryland State Fair race meet at Timonium will take place August 23 to September 2 and feature two added-money events.
