Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure
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 | 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 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 Peter Monaco | Nov 19, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
A new partnership between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club will recognize grooms each racing day.
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.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Aug 6, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |
The closure of Laurel Park because of the track surface has been a trial for many. But avoiding it in future isn’t just a matter of rebuilding the track.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jun 14, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Apr 30, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
Horsemen will be forced to vacate Laurel Park following the Preakness, horsemen learned Friday, and may not be allowed back until July.
Read Moreby Press Release | Oct 22, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
Aidan Butler, most recently at Santa Anita, will become chief operating officer of 1/st Racing, the parent of the Maryland Jockey Club.
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