Maryland Jockey Club Archives • The Racing Biz

New Maryland Jockey Club board named

by Frank Vespe | May 9, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The board of directors that will govern the new Maryland Jockey Club was chosen by the Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority Friday.

Laurel Park alters condition book

by Press Release | Mar 29, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

Laurel Park will resume carding lower-level claiming races and introduce a new Maryland-bred or -sired maiden race effective in May.

Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration

by Frank Vespe | Mar 4, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.

Maryland Jockey Club names new director of racing surfaces

by Press Release | Feb 21, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) announced Feb. 21 that it has hired John Banno as Director of Racing Surfaces.

Pimlico project “on track” but long way to go

by Frank Vespe | Feb 9, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The project to remake Pimlico remains “on track,” the MTROA chairman said Friday, but key decisions remain.

TMJC tabs Fritz Widaman as marketing chief

by Press Release | Feb 7, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) has named racing industry veteran Fritz Widaman as its new VP of Marketing.

Enhanced Maryland-sired bonus soon to take effect

by 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.

Art of Racing competition returns for Preakness 150

by Press Release | Jan 31, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Press release other, Triple Crown Trail | 1 |

The Art of Racing competition, a nationwide art contest, returns this year for Preakness 150.

Laurel Park kicks off new era Friday

by Frank Vespe | Jan 15, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland racing’s brave new world arrives Friday at Laurel Park, and while much will appear similar, most people likely will focus on what’s different.

Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator

by Frank Vespe | Dec 23, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.

Maryland horsemen, breeders point to ’25 priorities

by 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.

Bill Knauf: “The tools are here”

by Frank Vespe | Dec 17, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Business | 5 |

The new nonprofit Maryland track operator has its work cut out for it, but head Bill Knauf said he believes all the tools are in place for it to succeed.

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