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New Maryland Jockey Club board named
The board of directors that will govern the new Maryland Jockey Club was chosen by the Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority Friday.
Public Works Board approves Pimlico Plus expenditures
Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved nearly $19 million in expenditures to advance the Pimlico Plus plan – but not without trepidation.
Charles Town cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town has canceled its live racing cards for Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9.
Chris Merz to head Maryland Racing Commission
Former Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Chris Merz will be the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission.
Handle slumps in December as 2024 lags prior year
US wagering handle on Thoroughbred races plummeted 14% in December, as the industry suffered through another down year.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint to be part of US-UK partnership
The Jim McKay Turf Sprint, a Preakness weekend staple at Pimlico, will be part of a trans-Atlantic race series with races in Britain and California.
Matt Dinerman to be new Monmouth Park announcer
Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman will take on the same role this spring at Monmouth Park, the track announced.
REPORT: Churchill Downs making Pimlico bid
The Baltimore Banner reports that Churchill Downs, Inc. has made an “overture” towards buying Pimlico, though its seriousness is unknown.
Maryland Racing Commissioners seek “more active role”
Amid an important legislative session in which the Maryland Racing Commission has been sidelined, some Commissioners’ frustration boiled over Tuesday.
April Midlantic stakes schedule told
Here’s April’s Midlantic stakes schedule for Laurel Park, Parx Racing, and Charles Town Races.
“Pimlico Plus” bill gets final House approval
The Maryland House of Delegates on Monday gave its final approval of legislation to put the “Pimlico Plus” into action, moving it to the Senate.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 12 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and guests like Graham Motion and Mychel Sanchez.
“What everybody dreams of”: Maryland farms hit Saratoga sale
The just-completed Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of select yearling represented a milestone for one Maryland farm and showcased a new dimension for another.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 5 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and guests like King Leatherbury and Forest Boyce.
Pimlico to host September meet
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved a 9-day September meet at PImlico even as plans to close the track for training come into focus.
Ben’s Cat, Mountain Dew named to Maryland-bred Hall of Fame
Ben’s Cat and Mountain Dew, two horses remarkable for excellence over several years, are the newest inductees into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, July 29, and while Maryland takes the week off, Virginia has a huge lineup.
At Delaware Park, combining autism awareness, horseracing
Delaware Park and state horsemen held Autism Awareness Day Wednesday – raising awareness of the condition and celebrating two prominent local racing fans.
Trainer Jason Servis sentenced to prison
Trainer Jason Servis, indicted as part of a wide-ranging scheme to dope horses, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Honor A. P. colt takes top honors at MHBA Yearling Show
An Honor A. P. colt owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm took top honors at the 89th annual MHBA Yearling Show Sunday in Timonium.
