track surface Archives • The Racing Biz

“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface

Frank Vespe / 1 year

4 min read

The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.

Aidan Butler
Dennis Moore
Laurel Park
Maryland horse racing
Pimlico
Timonium
track surface

Pimlico meet to extend into August

Frank Vespe / 5 years
2
3 min read

With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.

Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety

Teresa Genaro / 11 years

5 min read

Dirt tracks pose numerous challenges to track superintendents. Surface consistency and improved safety require digging beneath the surface.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 25, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for April 25

What’s the Preakness IP deal mean for future?

Jockey Julian Pimentel set to return to riding

In Maryland, Belinda says goodbye

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 24, 2026

“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface

Pimlico meet to extend into August

Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

What’s the Preakness IP deal mean.

Jockey Julian Pimentel set to return.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

Taj Mahal to be pointed to.