If Frank Stronach has his way, future generations of racegoers will never know the stifling “greenhouse effect” of the mid-day sun trapped in the glass-enclosed Laurel grandstand.
Category Archive: Maryland Jockey Club
Jan 07 2013
Strong wagering on live product drives small MJC gains
Sharply increased wagering on Maryland’s live racing product in 2012 enabled the Maryland Jockey Club post a small gain for the year even as wagering on out-of-state signals declined, according to figures from the MJC.
Dec 18 2012
Rainbows and group hugs at MRC meeting
A rainbow spanned the grandstand at Laurel Park this afternoon. But it was nothing compared to the sweetness and light flying around inside, as December’s meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission turned into the rarest of all racing occasions: a lovefest.
Dec 14 2012
Maryland racing completes “really big deal”
“It is,” said Maryland Horse Breeders Association president Tom Bowman, “a really big deal.”
Nov 29 2012
Maryland horsemen, breeders approve framework for racing days deal
In separate actions yesterday, the boards of directors of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) and Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) approved the framework of a deal to govern racing in the Free State for the coming decade, according to numerous sources.
Nov 27 2012
Tracks, horsemen near long-term deal
Multiple sources (including the Baltimore Sun, here) are indicating that Maryland’s racetracks, horsemen, and breeders are nearing completion of a deal that would secure racing’s future in the state for the coming decade.
Oct 19 2012
Friday Flick, increased jockey fees plus other racing notes
The good folks at the Preakness marketing department have put out the following video promoting the race. The vid is really well done — gorgeous pictures, soaring music — and while I do have one quibble (i.e., to whom is the video targeted? And what should they do upon seeing it?) it’s still a nice-looking …
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