Maryland Business
Still no Preakness date as InfieldFest canceled
The Preakness InfieldFest will be canceled this year, the Maryland Jockey Club announced, while the company continues to seek a date for the middle jewel.
Bob Manfuso, Maryland racing mainstay, passes at 82
Maryland racing mainstay Bob Manfuso — owner, breeder, board member, and onetime track co-owner — passed away Thursday at age 82.
Laurel Park live racing on hiatus “until further notice”
After days of uncertainty the Maryland Jockey Club said it would cease racing at Laurel Park indefinitely because of the coronavirus emergency.
Laurel Park to prohibit shippers
Racing at Laurel Park will take on the flavor of an intrasquad scrimmage, as only horses stabled there or at Pimlico will be permitted on the grounds.
Md Legislature gives final OK to Pimlico redo bill
Legislation to redo Pimlico and Laurel Park passed both houses of the Md. Legislature Wednesday and now heads to the Governor.
Laurel Park to race, with tightened restrictions
After a couple of days of confusion following Gov. Hogan’s emergency order Sunday, Laurel Park will race this weekend with additional restrictions.
Hogan: Preakness postponement discussions underway
In a Tuesday press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that his office in discussion with the Maryland Jockey Club about postponing the Preakness.
Md. House passes Pimlico-Laurel redo bill
Legislation that would allow for both Pimlico and Laurel Park to be razed and rebuilt easily passed the Maryland House on Sunday.
Md. Gov. Hogan orders tracks closed to “general public”
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Sunday ordered racetracks and casinos closed to the “general public,” setting off a scramble to determine what exactly he means.
Laurel Park to race without fans
Laurel Park will resume its live racing schedule Friday, but it will do so without having fans present, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.
Pimlico-Laurel redo bill cruises through state Senate
Legislation to create the funding and structures to raze and rebuild both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course passed the Maryland Senate by a 44-1 vote.
Jillian Tullock named MJC racing secretary
Longtime Maryland Jockey Club employee Jillian Tullock will return to the company as the new racing secretary.
MJC accepting Preakness awards nominations
From now through April 6, the Maryland Jockey Club is accepting nominations for its awards for best Preakness picture and best Preakness story.
Tim Ritvo leaves Stronach Group
The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.
Maryland Million set for October 24
The 2020 Maryland Million — the 35th renewal of the biggest day for state-sired horses — will take place October 24 at Laurel Park.
Pimlico redo bill takes first step towards passage
Legislation that would provide the funding and structure to raze and rebuild Pimlico and Laurel Park passed the Senate Budget Committee Friday in Annapolis.
Artful Splatter retains Geisha title as Commission rejects Robb appeal
Artful Splatter was first under the wire in the Geisha S. and remains the winner after the Md. Racing Commission rejected losing trainer John Robb’s appeal.
“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill
A Maryland House committee today heard widespread support for a proposal to keep the Preakness at a renovated Pimlico and to rebuild Laurel.
Pimlico legislation: Questions and Answers
Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!
Sharing named Maryland-bred Horse of the year
Breeders’ Cup race winner Sharing was among the winners at Tuesday’s Maryland horse industry Renaissance Awards.
