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Guest Author / 6 years

6 min read

Racing fan/historian April I. Smith is jumping for joy at The agreement to keep Pimlico in Baltimore — but says more must be done to meld new and old.

Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told

Frank Vespe / 7 years

8 min read

The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.

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Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future

Frank Vespe / 7 years
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6 min read

After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 15, 2026

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning Fritchie

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General George

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 14, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 14, 2026

Op-Ed: New Pimlico needs the old

Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told

Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future

LRL: Passage East “miraculous” in winning.

LRL: Point Dume dominates in General.

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12