Maryland racing interests won’t oppose a Pimlico study bill in Annapolis – but continue to push hard for support for a Laurel Park “super track.”
The agreement will provide Maryland-breds about 9.4 percent of the total 2018 purse account for each of the next five years.
Knicks Go led the way at Tuesday’s Renaissance Awards, earning honors as Maryland-bred Horse of the Year.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced its stallion, broodmare, and breeder of the year for 2018.
The Maryland racing industry is making strides, reps told the state Senate Budget Committee today, but more remains to be done.
The 34th annual Maryland Million day will take place October 19 at Laurel Park.
Veterinarian Michael Harrison is the new president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, with a new vice-president and secretary/treasurer also announced.
The Maryland-bred stakes schedule had been put on hold as policy makers worked to overcome a financial crunch caused by better-than-expected success in the state-bred program.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) elections saw three newcomers added to the board and two incumbents holding their seats.
The second annual class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place this summer, and participants were announced today.