We dig into Friday’s Maryland Stadium Authority report from phase one of its study into the future of Pimlico as home of the Preakness.
Representatives of Breeders’ Cup next month will visit Laurel Park, which is angling to host the event in 2020 or 2021.
Want to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse (without the risk)? Check out Laurel Park’s Fantasy Owners’ Day March 18!
Wagering handle on Saturday’s Fritchie card at Laurel Park was over $4.9 million – nearly 70 percent above the same day last year.
Supporters have withdrawn legislation to give Maryland an equine medical director. Why? Blame BRFA.
The proposed facility at Dulles Airport would allow horses to be flown to the Washington area without stopping in New York or Miami to be quarantined.
Handle on its live product was up nearly 20 percent in 2016, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
Pimlico will play host to just 12 days of live racing in 2017, plus other news and notes from today’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting.
The winter stakes schedule at Laurel Park features 22 stakes worth $2.2 million, the track announced.
The Maryland Jockey Club saw 16 percent growth on its De Francis Dash card, continuing a trend that will see handle rise nearly 20 percent over last year.