What's Happening Across Maryland Racing

Laurel Park has canceled live racing programs scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24, following the cancellation of Friday’s races after jockeys raised concerns about the condition of the dirt surface.

Maryland racing licensees should be aware of the Maryland Racing Commission regulation for drug prohibitions in humans, which includes marijuana use.

The traditional free Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by MTHA returns on Thursday, Nov. 28, in the track kitchen at Laurel Park.

Upgrades to the Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan that are designed to provide participants with greater flexibility and more investment options were explained in detail during an Oct. 22 webinar hosted by John Hancock financial advisers.

This year’s Toy Drive giveaway will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Laurel Park Track Kitchen. The event will begin at 11 a.m.

The Mobile Dentist returned to Laurel Park Oct. 28 for the first of several visits planned for the fall. It is expected the service will be offered every three weeks.