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Oct
Maryland Million handle jumps 30 percent
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Press Release / 7 years
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Wagering handle on Saturday’s Maryland Million topped $5.7 million, the highest in over a decade.
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Md. Racing Commission approves OTB at MGM National Harbor
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Frank Vespe / 7 years
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The Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday approved a new OTB at MGM National Harbor despite concerns that it might cannibalize business at Rosecroft Raceway.
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Sep
Sep
Laurel Park reschedules weekend stakes for Sept. 22
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Press Release / 7 years
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In the face of Hurricane Florence, Laurel Park has moved the seven stakes – six on the turf – scheduled for Saturday to September 22.
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Sep
Sep
Laurel Park set for promising fall stand
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Press Release / 7 years
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The 61-day fall meet at Laurel Park features 34 stakes worth over $3.4 million and opens on Friday, September 7.
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Jul
Jul
Laurel Park unveils $3.4 million fall stakes program
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Press Release / 8 years
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The fall program at Laurel Park includes 34 stakes, among them the De Francis Dash, Turf Cup, and Maryland Million day.
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Jul
Jul
Maryland Jockey Club names new racing secretary; VP-Racing Hale named to new position
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Frank Vespe / 8 years
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Maryland Jockey Club VP-Racing Georganne Hale has been named to a new position in the company, with her racing secretary duties to be taken over by Chris Merz.
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May
May
Pimlico forced to cancel Sunday card after four races
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Press Release / 8 years
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A severe thunderstorm forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Pimlico’s Sunday card after four races, leaving a $280,000 carryover in the Pick 6 heading into Monday’s mandatory payout day.
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May
May
Pimlico earns NTRA safety reaccreditation
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Press Release / 8 years
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On the eve of the Preakness, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance announced it has once again reaccredited Pimlico.
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May
May
Pimlico MATCH Series races draw 130 nominations
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Press Release / 8 years
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The four races to be contested next week in the reborn MATCH Series have drawn a combined 130 nominations — a promising sign.
06
May
May
Derby champ Justify to head to Preakness
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Press Release / 8 years
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Justify dazzled in winning the Kentucky Derby Saturday and now is officially Preakness-bound, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.