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Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program

Frank Vespe / 12 years

6 min read

Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.

Bruce Quade
David Hayden
Maryland Jockey Club
Maryland Racing Commission
Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
Tom Chuckas
Tom Winebrener

Maryland Racing Commission gives conditional approval to claim voiding rule

Frank Vespe / 13 years
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4 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission today gave conditional approval to a rule that would void claims of horses who suffer catastrophic breakdowns — another step, it said, to protect horse safety.

Consistent Takethemoneyhoney, Passage East fire in Laurel races

Quint’s Brew, Point Dume could meet in General George

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 17, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program

Maryland Racing Commission gives conditional approval to claim voiding rule

Quint’s Brew, Point Dume could meet.

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.