Maryland Jockey Club Archives • The Racing Biz

Md. Jockey Club offers Preakness weekend trainer bonuses

by Press Release | May 10, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Md. Jockey Club offers Preakness weekend trainer bonuses Press ReleaseMay 10, 2022 For a sixth...

Pimlico summer meet shifted to September

by Press Release | May 3, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Originally slated to run in August, Pimlico will now instead run nine dates in September, with Laurel Park running the August dayes.

No turning back: New law pushes Maryland industry on Pimlico-Laurel project

by Frank Vespe | Apr 29, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 4 |

A law adopted this month sends a message to the Maryland racing industry: get the Pimlico-Laurel renovation project in gear.

Md Racing Commission to adopt bettor-friendly rule

by Frank Vespe | Apr 5, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

A new Maryland Racing Commission rule to take effect in the fall will permit bettors to choose alternate selections in multi-race wagers if a horse scratches.

Knicks Go tabbed Md-bred Horse of the Year

by Press Release | Mar 7, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.

Md Racing Commission “cannot rely” on some tests

by Frank Vespe | Feb 1, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission today overturned a phenylbutzone positive called during a period last year when its testing lab was unaccredited.

Laurel Park pushes back Jan. 22 stakes

by The Biz | Jan 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Six Laurel Park stakes scheduled for Jan. 22 will be run a week later, one of several schedule and purse tweaks in response to missed racing days.

Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched

by Press Release | Jan 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.