Racing News

Maryland Jockey Club, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Agree In Principal To 146 Day Racing Schedule In 2012

LAUREL, MD. 12-17-11---The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) reached an agreement in principal Saturday to apply and race 146 days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in 2012.

“I am glad we got this resolved,” said Richard Hoffberger, MTHA president. “This means running the same amount of live days as this year which was important to the horsemen to maintain a year-round program.”

Maryland Jockey Club Unveils 2012 Preakness Logo

BALTIMORE, 12-14-11---The Maryland Jockey Club today unveiled the 2012 Preakness logo for the 137th running of the $1,000,000 Preakness Stakes® (G1), the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, which is set for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Pimlico Race Course.

Pimlico Announces Final Spring Meet Handle Figures

BALTIMORE, 05-26-11---The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico Race Course last weekend, posting average wagering figures which were 22% lower than the 2010 spring meet. The average daily handle went from $6.26 million to $4.87 million. The stand featured 29 live racing dates, nine more than a year ago, and 21 simulcast days.

Komen Maryland Announces That Pimlico Race Course Will Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Joins Komen Maryland and The Maryland Jockey Club in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

The Stronach Group Acquires MI Developments' Racing And Gaming Assets

June 30, 2011 – Aurora, ON: The Stronach Group today announced that it has acquired the racing and gaming assets formerly held by MI Developments Inc. (MID) (NYSE: MIM) as part of a previously announced reorganization proposal approved by MID shareholders on March 29, 2011.

Stronach Group Acquires Full Control Of Maryland Jockey Club Assets And Operations

Reaffirms Commitment to Maryland Horseracing

Russell, Rigattieri, PTK LLC Capture Spring Meet Titles

BALTIMORE, 05-23-11---The eight-week Pimlico Race Course spring meeting ended Saturday afternoon with Sheldon Russell, John Rigattieri and PTK LLC winning individual titles. The 29-day stand began at the historic home of the Preakness Stakes (G1) on April 1.

Shackleford Holds Off Animal Kingdom In Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, 05-21-11– After pressing a fast early pace, Michael Lauffer and W.D. Cubbedge’s Shackleford took the lead into the homestretch and had just enough energy in reserve to hold off a charging Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom by a half-length to capture Saturday’s $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1).