Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Archives • The Racing Biz

Pimlico-Laurel project: Seeking “reasonable resolution”

by Frank Vespe | Nov 15, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With the 2023 legislative session fast approach, negotiators hope to find a “reasonable resolution” to major issues in the Pimlico-Laurel project.

Pimlico-Laurel project: The shape of things to come

by Frank Vespe | Nov 14, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Issues with the Pimlico-Laurel rebuilt project are forcing industry participants to consider a future structure that looks very different from the present.

Pimlico-Laurel project over budget, behind schedule. Now what?

by Frank Vespe | Nov 13, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Reports to the legislature show that the Pimlico-Laurel rebuild project is over budget and behind schedule. In a series, we examine why and what next.

Skeptical horsemen voice HISA concerns

by Frank Vespe | Jun 16, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Horsemen packed a Laurel Park restaurant to learn more about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and vent their concerns.

No turning back: New law pushes Maryland industry on Pimlico-Laurel project

by Frank Vespe | Apr 29, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 4 |

A law adopted this month sends a message to the Maryland racing industry: get the Pimlico-Laurel renovation project in gear.

Laurel Park purses modified for March

by The Biz | Mar 8, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Purses at Laurel Park will be a bit lower in March than they were in February – but still 10 percent above what they had been earlier.

Knicks Go tabbed Md-bred Horse of the Year

by Press Release | Mar 7, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.

Laurel Park pushes back Jan. 22 stakes

by The Biz | Jan 12, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Six Laurel Park stakes scheduled for Jan. 22 will be run a week later, one of several schedule and purse tweaks in response to missed racing days.

“Great progress” reported on Laurel Park track

by Frank Vespe | Jan 11, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland Jockey Club chief Mike Rogers today reported “great progress” on fixing the Laurel Park track, with racing Jan. 16 a possibility.

Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure

by Frank Vespe | Jan 8, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With Laurel Park closed because of track issues for the third time this year, the MJC’s Mike Rogers met with restive Maryland horsemen Jan. 8.

Laurel Park will not race this upcoming weekend

by Press Release | Dec 7, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

With work to the dirt track ongoing, the Maryland Jockey Club announced that Laurel Park will not race during the upcoming weekend.

Laurel Park to cancel weekend’s racing

by Frank Vespe | Dec 2, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 8 |

Faced with a sudden cluster of racing and training fatalities, Laurel Park will not race December 3-5 as officials scramble to get ahead of the problem.