Aidan Butler Archives • The Racing Biz

Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure

by 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.

Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”

by 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.

Maryland racing to recognize grooms

by 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.

1/ST Racing tracks to offer free pps

by 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.

On Laurel track surface, making sure “you don’t get there again”

by 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.

Pimlico meet to extend into August

by 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.