Md. Racing Commission OKs Maryland-Virginia stakes
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Apr 9, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.
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Jim McKay Maryland Million Day 2025 will take place October 11 at Laurel Park, the organizers announced today.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Feb 6, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |
Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Feb 4, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
A program to bolster the value of horses that are both Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired is set to take effect with the current crop of two-year-olds.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jan 14, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
Trainer Rodney Jenkins, who passed away Dec. 5, was remembered by other horsemen today as a consummate horseman.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Dec 22, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
A board to govern the new Maryland Jockey Club, a new training center, and new breeder incentives are top priorities for Maryland’s horsemen and breeders.
Read Moreby Press Release | Nov 8, 2024 | Breaking, Business, National news, Press release other | 0 |
The most recent OwnerView webinar took place November 5 and examined state-bred incentive programs around the country.
Read Moreby Press Release | Aug 13, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
Three horses – Alma North, Richard’s Kid, and Shine Again – are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and will be feted Aug. 23.
Read Moreby Press Release | Feb 23, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
Maryland Million 2024 has been set for October 12, 2024 at Laurel Park, the 38th edition of the day Jim McKay cofounded.
Read Moreby Press Release | Feb 1, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jan 9, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place from June 3 to June 7, and one can now apply to participate.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Oct 6, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 3 |
Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.
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