Maryland Business
At Stadium Authority meeting, pondering a future Pimlico
The Maryland Stadium Authority’s meeting on the future of Pimlico brought out a big group of ardent Old Hilltop fans, but the track is going to need more than enthusiasm.
Our Braintrust rallies to Tremont upset
Maryland-bred Our Braintrust rallied to post an upset in the $150,000 Tremont Stakes for juveniles at Belmont Park on Friday.
Totally Thoroughbred show pushed back to October
The Totally Thoroughbred horse show, originally scheduled for July 7, will now take place at Pimlico October 7, delayed as a result of heavy rains in recent weeks.
New Md. Thoroughbred Career Program class announced
The second annual class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place this summer, and participants were announced today.
Preakness odds through Friday’s racing
No surprise that Justify’s Preakness odds make him the favorite Friday evening, but one runner is getting unexpectedly pounded by bettors.
Pimlico earns NTRA safety reaccreditation
On the eve of the Preakness, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance announced it has once again reaccredited Pimlico.
Preakness: Winning Derby favorites at Old Hilltop
Nine times in the last 21 years, a winning Derby favorite came to the Preakness. How’d they do, what were their odds, and how many rivals did they face?
Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support
Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.
Preakness award winners announced
The winners of the awards for best Preakness story and best Preakness photograph, as well as the Old Hilltop Award, have been announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.
Maryland racing industry has successful legislative session
The Maryland Racing Commission heard today that the racing industry had enjoyed a productive 2018 legislative session, with three bills it supported passing.
In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step
One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.
Turf racing, Rainbow 6 carryover on tap at Laurel Park
The return of turf racing, plus a carryover of nearly $300,000 in the Rainbow 6, are on tap at Laurel Park this weekend.
A few minutes with… New ARCI chair Mike Hopkins
A visit with Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins, the incoming chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
Preakness InfieldFest acts announced
The Stronach Group today announced the acts that will headline this year’s Preakness InfieldFest.
Maryland Seminar Series to kick off April 21
The Maryland Thoroughbred Seminar Series – cospsonsored by The Racing Biz and Maryland Horse Breeders Association – kicks off April 21 and all are welcome!
Annual Totally Thoroughbred show to take place July 7
The seventh annual Totally Thoroughbred, which benefits the Beyond the Wire aftercare program, will take place at Pimlico July 7.
Equine fatality rate declines at Maryland tracks
The equine fatality rate dropped at the major Maryland tracks in 2017, with Pimlico not experiencing a single fatality in its short spring meet.
Algeo: “Bit of the blarney” key in music, on Racing Commission
Lawyer and Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo fronts an Irish music group in his spare time – a hobby he says informs his work on the Commission.
Columbia resident Conley takes Champions ‘capping tournament
The Champions handicapping tournament at Laurel Park went to Columbia, MD resident Brian Conley by a narrow margin of just over $3.
Laurel Park cancels Friday card
With Winter Storm Riley set to hit the East Coast Thursday night, Laurel Park will shift its Friday card, in its entirety, to Monday.
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