Excellence in Maryland racing recognized at Renaissance Awards

Thursday, February 13, 2020
Monday, May 1, 2023

Members of the Maryland backstretch community, along with owners, trainers and jockeys, were recognized for excellence in 2019 at the third Renaissance Award dinner held Feb. 11 at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery near Baltimore.

The awards program is a joint effort among the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Jockey Club.

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