24
Apr
Apr
In Maryland, Belinda says goodbye
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Frank Vespe / 4 months
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The Belinda Stronach era of Maryland racing ends with neither a bang nor a whimper, but a “what just happened?”
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24
Feb
Feb
Preakness 2026 attendance to be capped at 4,800
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The Biz / 6 months
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- 3 min read
With the Preakness taking place at Laurel Park this year, 1/ST Racing said it would limit attendance to 4,800.
10
Jun
Jun
DRF Bets acquired by 1/ST
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Press Release / 1 year
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- 3 min read
1/ST, former owners of Laurel and Pimlico and current owners of Xpressbet and 1/ST Bet, has acquired DRF Bets, the companies announced.
29
Jan
Jan
Hamelback: Industry must speak out against decoupling
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Guest Author / 2 years
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- 4 min read
The horseracing industry must oppose a Florida “decoupling” proposal to sever the racing-gaming connection, says HBPA chief Eric Hamelback.
04
Apr
Apr
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 4 min read
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
14
Mar
Mar
Stronach Group: Maryland agreement to “usher in new era”
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Frank Vespe / 2 years
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- 3 min read
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
01
Mar
Mar
Preakness, Dinner Party to receive purse boosts
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 4 min read
The Preakness purse will rise to $2 million, while the Dinner Party jumps to $500,000, as 1/ST Racing links those races with the Cal Crown and Pegasus.
24
Jan
Jan
Aidan Butler appointed president of 1/ST
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Press Release / 3 years
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- 2 min read
1/ST, the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, has announced Aidan Butler’s promotion to president.
30
Dec
Dec
Maryland horsemen, tracks reach ’24 operating agreement
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Frank Vespe / 3 years
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- 4 min read
Maryland horsemen and breeders have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club that will keep racing afloat through 2024, the horsemen announced.
28
Sep
Sep
What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
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Frank Vespe / 3 years
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- 7 min read
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.