What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
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.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Sep 28, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |
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.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jun 8, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | May 20, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |
On a troubled Preakness day, National Treasure took advantage of a slow early pace to give jockey John Velazquez his first Middle Jewel.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Apr 27, 2023 | Breaking, Breeding, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Apr 25, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 4 |
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
Read Moreby Press Release | Sep 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |
The agreement between 1/ST Content and NYRA Content Management Solutions will expand the availability of US horse racing content internationally.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jan 21, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
Following news that rider Mychel Sanchez had received a 60-day suspension for betting against his mounts, 1ST Racing said it would ban him indefinitely.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jan 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jan 8, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
With Laurel Park closed because of track issues for the third time this year, the MJC’s Mike Rogers met with restive Maryland horsemen Jan. 8.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |
After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Dec 8, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.
Read Moreby Press Release | Oct 25, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, National news, Racing | 1 |
1/ST Racing, whose properties include Laurel Park and Pimlico, will offer free Equibase past performances to all its tracks through year-end.
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