Maryland tracks will continue to prohibit Payson Park training center shippers, where a horse tested positive for EHV 1, but will now allow those from elsewhere in Florida.
The Maryland Jockey Club, owner of the two major Maryland tracks, has prohibited horses from shipping in from Florida after a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus in that state.
The Maryland Racing Commission today decided to delay voting on the proposed controversial Timonium OTB project for the second time in less than a week.
Online wagering company Xpressbet will partner in Saturday’s Fundraiser for Fray Martinez, donating its proceeds from wagering on Laurel Park.
Jockey Xavier Perez, out of action since January 15 after testing positive for amphetamines, has been reinstated and has two mounts Monday at Laurel Park.
Jockey Nik Juarez will be back in action this weekend after signing a random drug testing agreement with Maryland Jockey Club officials.
A new Maryland Jockey Club rule requires trainers whose horses are claimed provide the state vet records of the horse’s joint injections in the prior month.
Handle on its live racing jumped 20 percent in 2015, the Maryland Jockey Club said today, fueled by a new OTB, more turf racing, and facility improvements.
The De Francis Dash was named a Grade 3 for 2016, while three other Maryland stakes were awarded Listed status for next year.
The state Racing Commission today approved the Maryland Jockey Club’s request to run 153 days of live racing 2016 — an increase over ’15.