Churchill Downs’s and NYRA’s decision to end “Triple Crown” nominations in favor of their own 3yo series is another of racing’s self-inflicted wounds.
A new operating agreement sees Laurel Park serving as a boutique-meet racetrack in future and not just a training center.
The agreement between the Maryland Stadium Authority and Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) specifies roles and responsibilities going forward.
New brand identities for the new Pimlico, along with Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan were unveiled today by the Maryland Jockey Club.
A new Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan convened by the Governor calls for all facets of the equine industry to speak and act as one.
One Maryland Jockey Club official previews what he says will be a bevy of changes and announcements in the months to come.
Starting in 2027, the Preakness will be three weeks, rather than two, following the Kentucky Derby and will shift to Sunday.
Maryland will take ownership of the Preakness intellectual property after exercising its right to match an $85 million offer.
Churchill Downs’s purchase of the Preakness IP rights has some fearing the worst, others hoping for the best, and could mean not much at all.
Laurel lives? Laurel lives! The Maryland Stadium Authority announced today it will acquire Laurel Park to be Maryland’s new (old) training center.