Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority 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.

Frustrations laid bare at MTROA meeting

by Frank Vespe | Apr 25, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.

Maryland to spike Racetrack Operating Authority

by Frank Vespe | Apr 7, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland budget negotiators on Friday unexpectedly decided to sunset the state’s Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

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.

Racing trends to watch in 2025

by Frank Vespe | Jan 8, 2025 | Breaking, Opinion, Regionwide | 0 |

What’s going to happen in racing in 2025? Your guess is as good as ours, but here are some racing trends to watch in 2025.

Maryland: 8 stories that mattered in 2024

by Frank Vespe | Jan 3, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

It was a tumultuous, consequential year for the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here are eight stories that mattered in the year that was.

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.

Shamrock Farm chosen as new Maryland training center

by Press Release | Dec 23, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The new training center to support racing at Pimlico will be at Shamrock Farm the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority announced.

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.

MTROA expects quick resolution to license transfer issue

by Frank Vespe | Dec 9, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission tapped the brakes on the switch from private racetrack ownership to a nonprofit, but the MTROA expects a quick resolution.

MTROA: Pimlico plan may preserve current track layout

by Frank Vespe | Nov 15, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland’s MTROA may jettison its plan to rotate the Pimlico racing strip, saving the historic track and a substantial amount of money.

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