PA battles, WV-breds, and more: The week in social media
Pennsylvania horse interests fight a legislative proposal, WV-breds are celebrated, and more, in the week in social media.
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Tag: Tim Ritvo
Tim Ritvo leaves Stronach Group
The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.
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Steve Koch named Stronach Group racing VP
Steve Koch, former head of the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, will become VP-Racing for the Stronach Group.
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Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told
The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.
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Maryland Jockey Club seeks dismissal of Baltimore suit
The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.
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PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
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Laurel “super track” bill will not advance, report says
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.
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Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says
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.
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Off to the Races radio back in action Saturday
Virginia Racing Commission member Stephanie Nixon and Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo (tentative) headline Saturday’s Off to the Races radio.
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Hearings done, now comes hard part on Pimlico, industry future
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.
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Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future
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.”
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On eve of hearing, gloves off over Pimlico
Dueling pieces of legislation – and a pair of accusatory letters – have meant the gloves are off regarding the future of Pimlico.
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Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook 2022 Vol. 12 - Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win
- Kaylasaurus hoping for gold in ‘Pearl
- Trevor McCarthy hoping for progress at racing “Super Bowl”
- Charles Town: Zimny bullish as he leaves the track
- Penn National: Hot jocks and trainers
- Ghosts of racetracks past: The birth, death, rebirth, and final demise of Garden State Park
- Rich Strike, the pony, the bite, and the controversy
