Maryland Business
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.
MJC to allow horses from Delaware Park starting July 14
Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.
Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told
The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.
Md. Senate President Miller to receive Tesio Award
The Md. Horse Breeders Association will present its Federico Tesio Award for extraordinary contributions to horse racing and breeding to state Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller.
Baltimore City withdraws Pimlico lawsuit
The City of Baltimore has withdrawn its lawsuit seeking to seize PImlico Race Course, in theory opening the door to further discussions with the Stronach Group.
Over 170 riders Canter for the Cause at Pimlico
Riders ranging in age from from 2 to 80 participated in the weekend’s Canter for the Cause at Old Hilltop.
Maryland career program participants announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program has announced its six participants for 2019, the program set to run June 3-8.
Wrapping up the 2019 Pimlico meet
News, notes, and observations from the 2019 Pimlico meet, which ended Memorial Day.
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.
