The Maryland Jockey Club will broadcast its signal in HD starting with the Pimlico meet, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.
If it’s possible to be in a hurry while taking your time, Tim Ritvo is, as he leads the Stronach Group’s corporate effort to rejuvenate Maryland racing. Pt. 1 of two.
Maryland racing has been known in recent years for oddities like Bullet Catcher (who ran down Rt. 1) and Spicer Cub. Turns out, that was Mike Gathagan’s strategy.
Mike Gathagan, the communications chief at Laurel and Pimlico for 14 years, has resigned.
Keys to Maryland racing’s future? Big events, says Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra — and possibly Bowie Training Center.
New Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra is excited to be in Maryland — and to tackle the challenge of returning Maryland racing to prominence.
Construction of new stalls at Laurel Park — part of the 10-year agreement to govern racing — has begun, with completion targeted for April.
Stronach Group’s Tim Ritvo said today that Maryland racing must grow its handle, rejuvenate its aging facilities, and promote greater regional cooperation.
The Maryland Racing Commission’s new task force to scope out the industry’s place in a changing landscape will have a broad mission, Chair Bruce Quade said.
Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas will resign his position effective November 30, the Stronach Group has announced.