News

THE PREAKNESS: Maryland Intellectual Property Ownership, Media Rights, and the New Championship Series

August 7, 2026

Report Racetrack Surface Feedback

August 7, 2026

NBC Sports Agreement Brings National Spotlight to Maryland Million and Preakness Preview Day

August 6, 2026

TMJC, NBC SPORTS REACH SIX-YEAR PREAKNESS MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT

August 5, 2026

MTHA Prepares For Board Election

August 4, 2026

Bootstraps Scholarship Apps Open

August 4, 2026

Longtime trainer Donald Barr passes away at age 85

August 3, 2026

State Finalizes Acquisition of Preakness Stakes Intellectual Property

July 30, 2026

Action Items from the July 2026 MTHA Board of Directors meeting

July 29, 2026

MTHA Board of Directors Meeting Set For July 29

July 26, 2026

Maryland Thoroughbred Community Mourns the Passing of Bill Reightler

July 23, 2026

Longtime Maryland trainer Howard Wolfendale passes at age 69

July 3, 2026

Timonium’s State Fair Meet: A Highlight of Summer

July 2, 2026

Bootstraps Scholarship Apps To Be Available Soon

July 2, 2026

Groom Awards Program Returns

July 2, 2026

Horsemen Mourn Passing Of Edwards, Balsinger and Hairfield

July 2, 2026

New Maryland Racing Commissioner Kirsten Green Brings Horsemen an Open Door on Aftercare

July 1, 2026

Board of Public Works Approves State Purchase of Laurel Park

July 1, 2026

Services set for Derrick Edwards, assistant starter for TMJC

June 30, 2026

Online applications for Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship to be available soon.

June 30, 2026

MedStar Physicians Available on Limited Summer Schedule During Laurel Racing Break

June 30, 2026

June 30 Deadline Approaching for MRC License Renewals

June 19, 2026

MTHA Applauds Governor's Decision To Secure Preakness For Maryland

June 18, 2026

Laurel Park-Based Trainer "Eddie" Hairfield Passes at 89

June 13, 2026

MTHA Board Supports Amendment To Existing Trainer Entry Rule

June 11, 2026

Pimlico Redevelopment Construction Update – June 2026

June 8, 2026

Nicole Earle appointed chair of the Maryland Racing Commission

June 5, 2026

HISA issues advisory on horses on vets’ lists

May 29, 2026

New Maryland Horse Slaughter Law Takes Effect July 1

May 29, 2026

REMINDER: $700,000 Bonus Program Returns For Registered MD-Breds This Summer

May 27, 2026

Highlights from the May 2026 MTHA Board of Directors meeting

May 27, 2026

Tickets available for TERF Soiree for Safety fundraiser June 3 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

May 26, 2026

MTHA ADDS JUNE MOBILE DENTIST DATES

May 21, 2026

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: MTHA Board Clarifies Misinformation

May 20, 2026

Laurel backstretch worker 'Chris the Greek' profiled in Capitol News Service story

May 16, 2026

Mobile Dentist Program Makes Successful Return to Laurel Park

May 12, 2026

Increased Jockey Mount Fees Effective May 14

May 12, 2026

THREE FRESH SURFACES EVERY MORNING: How Laurel Park’s Training Breaks Prioritize Horse and Rider Safety

May 11, 2026

Pimlico Redevelopment Construction Update – May 2026

May 9, 2026

CHECK CASHING ADVISORY - Black Eyed Susan and Preakness Days

May 9, 2026

ABR Pre-Preakness Party returns; set for May 14 at Laurel Park

May 6, 2026

HISA Board Votes to Maintain Status Quo on Lasix Use

May 5, 2026

TMJC Board Shares Strong Spring Momentum and Fan Engagement Success

April 29, 2026

MTHA Announces Return of Mobile Dentist Program at Laurel Park

April 28, 2026

Churchill Downs CEO Carstanjen Meets With MTHA Board

April 28, 2026

Laurel Multiservice Center Emerging as Valuable Resource for Backstretch Community

April 28, 2026

Industry Communication Groups Active on WhatsAPP

April 28, 2026

Lamar Jackson to Host NTL Event at Laurel Park

April 28, 2026