Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Archives • The Racing Biz

Laurel Park set for Saturday live racing return

by Frank Vespe | May 28, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission today approved the return of live racing to Laurel Park, which kicks off its summer meet May 30.

Laurel Park to prohibit shippers

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Racing at Laurel Park will take on the flavor of an intrasquad scrimmage, as only horses stabled there or at Pimlico will be permitted on the grounds.

Maryland horsemen, breeders oppose partial Lasix ban

by Frank Vespe | Apr 24, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Horse Breeders Association today came out in opposition to a proposed partial Lasix ban.

Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future

by Frank Vespe | Mar 4, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

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.”

Purse account to continue support of Maryland-breds

by Frank Vespe | Feb 28, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The agreement will provide Maryland-breds about 9.4 percent of the total 2018 purse account for each of the next five years.

Maryland: Racing reps tell Senate of progess, urge stability

by Frank Vespe | Jan 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland racing industry is making strides, reps told the state Senate Budget Committee today, but more remains to be done.

Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support

by Frank Vespe | May 8, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.

In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step

by Teresa Genaro | Apr 17, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.