What's Happening Across Maryland Racing
News & Updates
Trainer, MLB Player Hank Allen Passes at 83
Harold A. “Hank” Allen, a Major League Baseball player who later became a successful Thoroughbred trainer in Maryland, died May 29. He was 83.
Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship
It’s not too soon to begin thinking about becoming a candidate for the 2024 Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship.
New Look For Pension
The Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan, which this year achieved more than 300 participants at the close of signups June 1, plans to have a new look in the future.
VLT Numbers Holding Strong
Though Maryland Lottery and Gaming statistics for April reflect a 6.6% decline in total casino revenue from April 2023, as the fiscal year nears an end, the Purse Dedication appears on track to be about even with the previous year’s total.
Rogers Thanks Maryland Racing Community
The following letter was sent to the Maryland Racing Community from Mike Rogers, Acting President and General Manager of the Maryland Jockey Club. He will be leaving later this year as a new not-for-profit entity takes over MJC racing operations.
Reminder On License MRC Renewal Deadline
Backstretch and racetrack employees along with all other licensees outside of owners, trainers and jockeys are reminded they must renew their Maryland Racing Commission badges by June 30.
Charles Receives Special Award of Merit
Ellen Charles, who has bred or owned some of Maryland’s most popular and successful horses of recent years, was presented with the Special Award of Merit by the Maryland Jockey Club May 16 during the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.
