Proponents and opponents of a Timonium OTB packed tonight’s hearing of the Maryland Racing Commission, which deferred a decision until Tuesday.
Jockey Nik Juarez will be back in action this weekend after signing a random drug testing agreement with Maryland Jockey Club officials.
A new Maryland Jockey Club rule requires trainers whose horses are claimed provide the state vet records of the horse’s joint injections in the prior month.
Handle on its live racing jumped 20 percent in 2015, the Maryland Jockey Club said today, fueled by a new OTB, more turf racing, and facility improvements.
Laurel Park unveiled a nearly $2 million winter stakes schedule, topped by the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie and Grade 3 General George in February.
The state Racing Commission today approved the Maryland Jockey Club’s request to run 153 days of live racing 2016 — an increase over ’15.
The success of the Maryland Jockey Club’s off-track betting parlor in the Horseshoe casino has spurred the company to plan two new OTBs.
Carryovers created a pair of big payoffs on Laurel Park’s first day of having rolling Super Hi 5 wagering.
The event, featuring craft beers and ciders, live music, free gifts, and food trucks, will take place as part of Maryland Million day, October 17.
Laurel Park will introduce a rolling Super Hi 5 starting Friday.