The Stronach Group announced it would restrict 2yo races in Maryland to horses not on Lasix – which may put them at odds with horsemen and the Commission
The MATCH Series, a regionwide series of stakes races in its third year back after a long hiatus, will not take place in 2020.
Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!
The MATCH Series returns for 2020 with two new tracks — Charles Town and Colonial Downs — included in the mix.
Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry insiders appear to be lining up behind the new plan to keep the Preakness at Pimlico and reinvent Laurel Park.
Midlantic regulators pushed forward on implementing their strategic plan with a couple of recent steps.
The agreement to save Pimlico announced today by the Stronach Group and Baltimore City will require state legislative action.
After a spring of acrimony, the sides negotiating the future of Pimlico are making “substantial progress,” the Maryland Racing Commission was told.
Saturday’s MATCH races saw two horses surge to the series lead – but also led to racetrack concerns that the Series isn’t working as intended.
The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.