What's Happening Across Maryland Racing

The Mobile Dentist, which had previously announced plans to close following the retirement of its founders, will remain in operation thanks to its recent acquisition by Continuum Smiles.

Beyond The Wire and the Maryland Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation (MHAF) are proud to announce they have once again been selected as recipients of 2025 grants from Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), whose mission is to fund and facilitate support for Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.

Fire and disaster insurance has been renewed for another 12 months. Under this policy, MTHA members may be compensated for death or humane destruction of their horses due to a number of perils, including fire, lightning, wind storm, smoke and flood.

The upcoming MTHA Health Fair at Laurel Park on Tuesday, September 30 will feature hands-only CPR, AED, and Narcan demonstrations—skills that can save lives in critical moments.

The entire Maryland racing community showed its true character today on the backstretch at Laurel Park when quick action from horsemen and officials saved the life of jockey agent Simon Purdy.

The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA) will host an important Backstretch Workforce Topics Webinar on Monday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. This timely session will focus on I-9 audits, legal risks, and workforce enforcement issues that directly affect employers in the racing industry.

During its open Board meeting held on September 9, 2025, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the attached stakes schedule for November and December 2025.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) reminds horsemen that they have exclusive access to a live video feed from Laurel Park.

At its September 9 open Board meeting, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to increase the purse allocation for finishers from 6th place through last in overnight races. The payout, which had been fixed at $300 since April 2022, will now rise to $500, effective immediately.

Maryland horsemen have emerged as meaningful beneficiaries of the collaborative dual-state stakes schedule and new bonus incentives, according to statistics covering the period from June 21 through August 23 of this year.

Maryland horsemen have emerged as meaningful beneficiaries of the collaborative dual-state stakes schedule and new bonus incentives, according to statistics covering the period from June 21 through August 23 of this year.

Live racing made a successful return to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area for the first time since 2019 with six races on the flat on the renovated turf course and a large turnout from the public.