Pennsylvania horse interests fight a legislative proposal, WV-breds are celebrated, and more, in the week in social media.
The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.
Steve Koch, former head of the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, will become VP-Racing for the Stronach Group.
The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.
The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
A Stronach Group-promoted bill to support a “super track” at Laurel and revitalize the Bowie training center will not pass this session, according to a report.
Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo said his company’s plans are in the best interests of Maryland racing – and won’t harm Baltimore the way some have suggested.
Virginia Racing Commission member Stephanie Nixon and Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo (tentative) headline Saturday’s Off to the Races radio.
After a second Pimlico hearing in three days in Annapolis, the burden falls to lawmakers to make decisions about the track and the industry’s future.
