Maryland Business
Pie time at Laurel Park!
Thanksgiving day is upon us, which means it’s time to renew one of the great racing traditions: the pie giveaway at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park unveils 2022 Q1 stakes schedule
Laurel Park’s 2022 first-quarter stakes schedule will include 17 events worth a total of $1.9 million, topped by two Grade 3 sprints.
Maryland racing to recognize grooms
A new partnership between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club will recognize grooms each racing day.
Video: Still dancing, Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet
With word that longtime racetracker Billy Christmas has passed away, we were reminded of a 2013 video we did with Billy Christmas and Eddie Gaudet.
Fasig-Tipton December sale catalog available
The Fasig-Tipton December mixed sale catalog ultimately may reach about 400 horses, including those of racing age.
Raoul Middleman, painted Pimlico murals, passes
Renowned Baltimore artist Raoul Middleman, known to generations of racetrackers as the painter of Pimlico’s murals, passed away at 86.
Pimlico to host two 2022 meets
The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.
Trish Bowman’s baptism by fire
In her short tenure as Maryland Jockey Club stakes coordinator, 29-year-old Trish Bowman had to navigate a career’s worth of challenges.
Foal crop off 3 percent from 2020
The number of foals born in 2021 is 3.3 percent lower than in 2020, the Jockey Club estimates, with Maryland just one of three top states to see growth.
Over 250 “Canter for a cause”
A big group of riders came out for Canter for a Cause to ride at Pimlico while supporting Thoroughbred aftercare.
Joe Kelly Unsung Hero award winner named
Maryland Million has named the winner of the 2021 Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award, which celebrates important characteristics that are valuable but often unrewarded.
Canter for a Cause returning to Pimlico
The popular Canter for a Cause, which benefits Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, gives amateurs a chance to ride on Pimlico’s storied oval.
Md. Racing Commission to ban corticosteroids
The Maryland Racing Commission, acting on the advice of its health and safety committee, committed to eliminating raceday thresholds of corticosteroids.
Breeder Richard Golden passes
Richard Golden, a successful breeder and co-founder of Northview Stallion Station, has passed away at 82.
Sheldon Russell to undergo surgery
Jockey Sheldon Russell, injured in a pre-race accident at Laurel Park September 9, will have surgery on his right foot.
Md Horse Library joins state horse parks
The Maryland Horse Library, housed at the Horse Breeders Association headquarters, has been named part of the Maryland Horse Park system.
Stronach Group bars trainer Amber Cobb
The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, have banned trainer Amber Cobb from running at all TSG facilities.
Jock Sheldon Russell out with foot injury
Jockey Sheldon Russell will be out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury when tossed from his mount prior to Thursday’s final race at Laurel Park.
Optimism in the air as Timonium meet to kick off
The 2021 Timonium meet – back after a one-year Covid-spurred hiatus – sees some changes that organizers hope will spur growth.
Md Hall of Fame inducts three
The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame will induct three horses this year, the first time since its inaugural year it has added more than two.
