What's Happening Across Maryland Racing

The Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan has unveiled a new structure designed to provide participants with greater flexibility and more investment options.

The Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan is rolling out an enhanced online platform designed to offer more flexibility and control for plan participants.

The Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan, which this year achieved more than 300 participants at the close of signups June 1, is ready to launch a new structure that will provide more options for those enrolled in the plan.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority Sept. 16 announced that industry leader Bill Knauf, who currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, will head the new non-profit entity that will chart the future of Thoroughbred racing and wagering operations in Maryland.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is pleased to announce that its 2024 Christmas Party will return to The Corner Stable restaurant located in Kings Contrivance Village Center in Columbia, Md.

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.

Now that the transition of horses and backstretch employees from Pimlico Race Course to Laurel Park is complete, the Maryland Jockey Club, through its Security Department, would like to remind the community of policies related to dormitory rooms.

After a successful run in 2021 and 2022, the Mobile Dentist is set to return to Laurel Park on Monday, October 28, marking the first of several visits planned for the fall.

The Maryland Health Connection has announced the open enrollment period for the 2024-2025 coverage year. During this time, individuals can sign up for new health insurance or make changes to their existing plans.