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Backstretch Pension Plan Contribution Approved
The Maryland Racing Commission Jan. 3 approved a plan by the MTHA’s Board of Directors to contribute $1 million for Plan Year 2022-23. The amount was first raised to $1 million for Plan Year 2021-22.
The MTHA administers the Backstretch Pension Fund. By statute, the MRC may direct a deduction from open purse money of 0.25% of all pari-mutuel pools to support the fund.
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The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has announced the 2025 finalists for various horsemen and equine awards that will be presented as part of this year’s Renaissance Awards luncheon, which will be scheduled for this spring.
Charles Sniffen, who got his training license in 1968 and for the past 20 years has been assistant trainer for Ferris Allen, has been selected as the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Backstretch Worker of the Year for 2025.
