Racing News

Frank Stronach Endorses Horse Racing Integrity Act

Aurora, Ontario-April 26, 2017

I, Frank Stronach, Founder and Honorary Chairman of The Stronach Group, am pleased to support the Horse Racing Integrity Act, sponsored by Congressman Andy Barr and Congressman Paul Tonko.

Under the legislation, USADA should work together with state regulators and members of the horse racing industry to achieve the highest integrity at a reasonable cost.

Grammy-Award Winner Zedd Named Special Guest of Budweiser InfieldFest at the 142nd Preakness

Zedd Joins Platinum Selling Artist Sam Hunt and Award-Winning Music Group Good Charlotte along with LOCASH and High Valley on May 20th 
 
BALTIMORE, MD - April 19, 2017  – The Stronach Group, owners of the legendary Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course, announced today that Grammy and Billboard award-winning electronic music artist Zedd will be the special guest artist joining the 2017 Preakness Budweiser InfieldFest on Saturday, May 20th.
 

THE PEGASUS WORLD CUP INVITATIONAL RETURNS WITH A NEW RECORD SETTING $16 MILLION USD PURSE

THE WORLD’S RICHEST THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACE COMES BACK TO MIAMI
 
Miami, Florida, April 5, 2017  - Fresh off the heels of the inaugural running of the $12 million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational, The Stronach Group announced today that the world’s richest Thoroughbred horse race is about to get even richer. On January 27th, 2018, the world will again turn its attention to South Florida in anticipation of an extraordinary, new record setting, $16 million USD purse. 
 

The Stronach Group Releases The First Block of Tickets to The Pegasus World Cup Invitational

Tickets to The Pegasus World Cup Invitational Available Now
 

The Stronach Group Releases The First Block of Tickets to The Pegasus World Cup Invitational

Tickets to The Pegasus World Cup Invitational Available Now
 

Pimlico to Host Rescheduled Canter for the Cause October 9

Proceeds Benefit Susan G. Komen and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
 
BALTIMORE – On Sunday, Oct. 9, historic Pimlico Race Course will once again serve as host to Canter for the Cause to benefit Susan G. Komen Maryland and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
 
The annual event was originally scheduled in May but was postponed due to an equine herpesvirus breakout in the Mid-Atlantic.
 

NBC Sports Group To Televise $12 Million Pegasus World Cup

NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement with The Stronach Group for exclusive United States media rights to the inaugural running of the $12 Million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational. The world's richest thoroughbred race will be contested on January 28, 2017 at The Stronach Group's premier destination, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
 

The Stronach Group Recruits Tamir Shanel As Part of Industry Leading Effort to Revitalize the Sport of Thoroughbred Horse Racing

TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Stronach Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tamir Shanel as Executive Vice President, Food and Beverage. The recruitment of Mr. Shanel is part of The Stronach Group’s ongoing commitment develop world-class customer experiences across its properties as it leads the industry to modernize and reignite the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.
 

Sale of Rosecroft to The Stronach Group Official

The Stronach Group announced today that its purchase of Prince George’s Gaming Ventures, LLC, the holding company of Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland, from Penn National Gaming Inc., has been officially completed.
               
The Stronach Group owns the Maryland Jockey Club, which operates Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, as well as pari-mutuel facilities Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Portland Meadows and Golden Gate Fields.

Pimlico Hosting Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show July 17; Event to Benefit Foxie G Foundation and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue

Event to Benefit Foxie G Foundation and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue
 
BALTIMORE – The Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show to benefit the Foxie G Foundation and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue will take place Sunday, July 17 in the infield at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 
A Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series (TASS) Member Show, it is open to thoroughbred horses only which will compete under their Jockey Club registered name.