Maryland Business
Trainer Michael Stidham to judge MHBA Yearling Show
The annual MHBA Yearling Show, with judge Michael Stidham, will take place June 30 in TImonium.
Md. Racing Commission bolsters vet coverage for Preakness
Eight state racing Commission vets — twice as many as usual — will be on duty for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
At Pimlico “idiosyncratic” murals add “flavor of racing”
A little-known series of murals in the Pimlico grandstand add a dash of energy, life — and art — to the old facility.
10-furlong Pimlico Special one of two stakes changes
Why’s the Pimlico Special distance different this year than previously, and other questions you didn’t know you wanted answered.
Maryland Jockey Club seeks dismissal of Baltimore suit
The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.
Heavy rains force Laurel Park to cancel half of Thursday card
Sudden heavy rains forced Laurel Park to cancel races six through 10.
On proposed Lasix ban, Md. Racing Commission says: Not so fast
Any proposal to ban or limit Lasix use would need a regulatory change – and its say-so, the Maryland Racing Commission said.
Pimlico battle reaches Md. Racing Commission as sides spar
The future of Pimlico remains as cloudy as ever after visits to the Maryland Racing Commission by Del. Sandy Rosenberg and MJC counsel Alan Rifkin.
Maryland jockeys to switch to cushioned crops
The new cushioned riding crops are designed to be kinder to horses.
Maryland horsemen, breeders oppose partial Lasix ban
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Horse Breeders Association today came out in opposition to a proposed partial Lasix ban.
North end of Pimlico grandstand to be closed for Preakness
The oldest portion of the Pimlico grandstand “is no longer suitable” for fan traffic and will be closed during the Preakness.
PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
Laurel “super track” funding bill dies over Pimlico dispute
The Maryland General Assembly has, on its final day of the 2019 session, spiked a bill that would have helped fund the proposed Laurel Park “super track” and revitalized Bowie Training Center.
Late push could boost Laurel, Bowie projects — but cloud Pimlico’s racing future
Legislation that would speed projects at Laurel and Bowie calls into question future racing at Pimlico — but adds certainty the property will not lie fallow.
Md. State Senate committee advances MEDCO bill
The MEDCO bill would, headed to the full Senate, jumpstarts plans to renovate Laurel and Bowie but faces an uncertain future in the House.
Laurel “super track” bill will not advance, report says
A Stronach Group-promoted bill to support a “super track” at Laurel and revitalize the Bowie training center will not pass this session, according to a report.
Maryland Jockey Club says better backstretch housing on the way – but allegations “unfair”
The Maryland Jockey Club Thursday pushed back against allegations backside workers live in “slumlike” conditions.
Where we stand with Pimlico: A timeline
The 2019 legislative session could have major impacts on Pimlico and the future of the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here’s a timeline of where we stand.
Industry must adapt, improve messaging, Durenberger says
In a presentation at Laurel Park, regulatory vet Jennifer Durenberger called on the Thoroughbred industry to craft a coherent, consistent message.
Longtime Maryland trainer Bill Wolfendale passes
Trainer Bill Wolfendale, 74, a winner of 1,670 races, passed away March 19.
