Tim Ritvo Archives • The Racing Biz

PA battles, WV-breds, and more: The week in social media

by Chelsea Lowman | Mar 6, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Pennsylvania horse interests fight a legislative proposal, WV-breds are celebrated, and more, in the week in social media.

Tim Ritvo leaves Stronach Group

by Press Release | Mar 2, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news | 0 |

The Stronach Group’s Chief Operating Officer Tim Ritvo has left the company, the organization said Monday.

Steve Koch named Stronach Group racing VP

by Press Release | Aug 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Steve Koch, former head of the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, will become VP-Racing for the Stronach Group.

Pimlico issue “will be resolved if it can be resolved,” MRC told

by Frank Vespe | Jun 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

The future of Pimlico remains the thorniest local issue facing Maryland racing, but “good-faith” negotiations are raising hopes of a resolution.

Maryland Jockey Club seeks dismissal of Baltimore suit

by Press Release | May 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Jockey Club moved today to have a judge dismiss Baltimore city’s suit seeking to take control of Pimlico and the Preakness.

PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern

by Teresa Genaro | Apr 9, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news, Top Stories | 2 |

The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.

Laurel “super track” bill will not advance, report says

by Frank Vespe | Apr 4, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

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.

Moving Preakness “won’t have effect” Pimlico advocates claim, Ritvo says

by Frank Vespe | Mar 12, 2019 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

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.