What's Happening Across Maryland Racing
News & Updates
MTHA Board of Directors Meeting Set For July 29
The next Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Board of Directors meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 10:30am.
Maryland Thoroughbred Community Mourns the Passing of Bill Reightler
The Maryland Thoroughbred community has lost one of its most respected and accomplished horsemen with the passing of Bill Reightler.
Timonium’s State Fair Meet: A Highlight of Summer
When the dark period for live racing in Maryland ends in late August, the action will again return to the Maryland State Fair at Timonium for two weeks.
Bootstraps Scholarship Apps To Be Available Soon
Online applications will be accepted soon for the Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship—an award created to support individuals working within the Maryland Thoroughbred racing community who aspire to further their education.
Groom Awards Program Returns
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is pleased with the restart of a program by which a selection is made for the best-turned-out horse in the paddock before every race at Laurel Park.
Horsemen Mourn Passing Of Edwards, Balsinger and Hairfield
The Maryland racing community is mourning the recent loss of Derrick Edwards, Troy Balsinger and William Hairfield.
New Maryland Racing Commissioner Kirsten Green Brings Horsemen an Open Door on Aftercare
Retired Racehorse Project Executive Director hopes to serve as a resource as Maryland’s new horse slaughter law takes effect.
Board of Public Works Approves State Purchase of Laurel Park
Acquisition Clears Final Major Hurdle in Establishing Maryland’s Permanent Thoroughbred Training Center
Services set for Derrick Edwards, assistant starter for TMJC
Services have been scheduled for Derrick Edwards, the longtime assistant starter for The Maryland Jockey Club racetracks who passed away on June 20. He was 57.
Online applications for Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship to be available soon.
Online applications will be accepted soon for the Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship—an award created to support individuals working within the Maryland Thoroughbred racing community who aspire to further their education.
MedStar Physicians Available on Limited Summer Schedule During Laurel Racing Break
With live racing at Laurel Park on its annual summer hiatus, MedStar Health physicians serving the Maryland Horsemen’s Health System will be available on a limited schedule until racing resumes.
