Maryland: 8 stories that mattered in 2024
It was a tumultuous, consequential year for the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here are eight stories that mattered in the year that was.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jan 3, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |
It was a tumultuous, consequential year for the Maryland Thoroughbred industry. Here are eight stories that mattered in the year that was.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Mar 14, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |
In a statement, the Stronach Group said the agreement on donating Pimlico to the state will help “usher ina new era” in Maryland racing.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jan 5, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 8 |
The future could involve the consolidation of racing at Pimlico and the exit of the Stronach Group, says a Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority report.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Sep 13, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |
The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, have banned trainer Amber Cobb from running at all TSG facilities.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Aug 6, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |
The closure of Laurel Park because of the track surface has been a trial for many. But avoiding it in future isn’t just a matter of rebuilding the track.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Jul 28, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |
Horsemen will be able resume training at Laurel Park August 10, they learned in a community meeting Thursday, ending a nearly four-month shutdown.
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Read Moreby Press Release | Jun 8, 2021 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 0 |
Penn National will implement the new software-based HeadCheck health program to optimize concussion and injury management for jockeys.
Read Moreby Press Release | May 13, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |
Drug test results on three Bob Baffert-trained horses, including Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, are due back Friday afternoon.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Apr 30, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
Horsemen will be forced to vacate Laurel Park following the Preakness, horsemen learned Friday, and may not be allowed back until July.
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