David Richardson Archives • The Racing Biz

“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface

by Frank Vespe | Dec 4, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.

Maryland horsemen, tracks reach ’24 operating agreement

by Frank Vespe | Dec 30, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland horsemen and breeders have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club that will keep racing afloat through 2024, the horsemen announced.

Maryland horsemen, breeders propose nonprofit racing model

by Frank Vespe | Oct 6, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 3 |

Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.

Maryland racing to recognize grooms

by Peter Monaco | Nov 19, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

A new partnership between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club will recognize grooms each racing day.

MATCH Series returns for 2021

by Press Release | Mar 31, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Regionwide, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The MATCH Series of races will return in truncated form for 2021, with the series comprising 24 stakes contested in Maryland and in Virginia.

Lengthy hearing provides little clarity on Pimlico future

by Frank Vespe | Mar 4, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

Maryland racing interests won’t oppose a Pimlico study bill in Annapolis – but continue to push hard for support for a Laurel Park “super track.”

Pittman campaign getting Maryland horse industry support

by Frank Vespe | May 8, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.

In Maryland, jockey concussion protocols a “fantastic” step

by Teresa Genaro | Apr 17, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

One way Maryland looks out for rider safety is its concussion protocols, which ensure injured riders are properly diagnosed and get the care they need.

Maryland Thoroughbred interests “hang together”

by Frank Vespe | May 5, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Breeding, Top Stories | 0 |

Maryland Thoroughbred interests haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but they’re working together this year to support Anthony Brown’s gubernatorial campaign.