The Maryland Jockey Club has been approved for 177 days of live racing in 2020 — fewer than in 2019 — and announced changes to the stakes schedule.
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday announced a delay in implementation of its “house rules” to provide more time for public input.
The Maryland Jockey Club has announced several national stakes as automatic qualifiers for the Preakness and other May stakes at Pimlico.
The 93rd running of the Laurel Futurity will take place September 21 at Laurel Park, and for the first time, Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor.
Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.
A case of strangles at Delaware Park is causing some concern but is not expected to affect the track’s big July races, officials said.
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IF successful, Baltimore’s lawsuit would leave the city in charge of Pimlico and the Preakness – and could spike Stronach Group plans to transform Laurel.
Horses will undergo enhanced pre-race exams in Maryland, with state vets told to scratch horses if there are questions or concerns.
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.”