Maryland Business
Md. Horse Foundation announces “12 days of giving”
The Maryland Horse Foundation today announced its “12 days of giving” fundraising campaign, which kicks off December 7.
Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report deadline delayed
The Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report on the future of racing in the state will be delayed, its December 1 deadline pushed back to Jan. 5.
Longtime Maryland trainer Ronnie Cartwright passes
Longtime Maryland trainer Ronnie Cartwright, whose career resume included nine graded wins, has passed away at 93.
HISA report finds “no singular cause” of Laurel spring fatalities
A new Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) report on Laurel Park’s spring fatalites finds no one cause but some notable facts.
Maryland stallion season auction set for January
The Maryland Horse Foundation will host its stallion season auction featuring no-guarantee seasons from 16 Maryland stallions.
Laurel Park winter stakes schedule announced
Laurel Park today announced its winter stakes schedule, pending agreement of the state horsemen’s group. The slate is topped by two Grade 3 races.
Md. Horse Foundation tabs new development director
The Maryland Horse Foundation announced it has hired Jeanne Schnell as its new Director of Development and Programming.
Md. Racing Commission approves tentative 2024 racing dates
The Md. Racing Commission approved placeholder racing dates for 2024, but with no agreement in place between horsemen and the tracks, work remains.
Alan Foreman: “An inflection point in our industry”
This is “an inflection point” for Maryland racing, MTHA general counsel Alan Foreman said in an interview.
Mares bred figs continue steady decline
The Jockey Club’s report of mares bred indicates that for the eighth straight year, fewer mares were bred than in the previous year.
In Maryland, pondering a “synthetic” future
At its October 20 meeting, the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority took a break from track ownership questions to discuss synthetic surfaces.
Maryland bucks ’23 trend as national foal crop falls
The national foal crop continued its long, steady decline in 2023, while Maryland, hoping to buck that trend, saw modest gains.
Canter for a Cause set for return to Pimlico
After being stopped by the pandemic in 2020, Canter for a Cause returns to Pimlico for the third straight year October 29.
Maryland Million Classic DQ appealed to Commission
The connections of Market Maven, DQed to second after being first past the post in the Maryland Million Classic, have appealed to the Md. Racing Commission.
Jevian Toledo earns “Jockey of the Week” honors
With four winners on Maryland Million day, jockey Jevian Toledo earned honors as the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week.
Maryland horsemen, breeders propose nonprofit racing model
Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.
Betty McCue named “Joe Kelly Unsung Hero” winner
Betty McCue has been named winner of the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award for her work introducing kids to horses and riding.
1/ST Racing calls for less racing, share of VLT revenue in Maryland
Saying their company is committed to Maryland the Preakness, 1/ST Racing executives today called for fewer days of live racing and a share of slots revenue.
What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.
Remembering Brooks Robinson, racing fan
Brooks Robinson, who passed Sept. 26, was the archetype third baseman who made Memorial Stadium his home — and the racetrack his home away from home.
