MTROA to discuss Tapeta surfaces at Nov. 1 meeting

Monday, January 15, 2024

The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority at its Nov. 1 meeting will hear presentations on Tapeta surfaces.

The meeting begins at noon and can be viewed via the following link: https://meet.google.com/mdq-bvuc-kyz

Presenters will be Joan Wakefield, Vice President of Tapeta Farms; and Buddy Jones, a trainer at Fair Hill Training Center.

There will be a public comment period after the presentations and an executive session to discuss potential Investment in private lands and potential iitigation.

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