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.

The Timonium meet, always a highlight of the summer in Maryland, will span seven days as has been the case in recent years. The Maryland State Fair Board of Directors opted to run the seven days it requested from the Maryland Racing Commission and has a one-year agreement with The Maryland Jockey Club, which handles many aspects of the racing operation.

“Timonium continues to be an important part of our summer racing schedule,” said longtime Racing Secretary Georganne Hale, who serves as TMJC Director of Racing Operations. “We’re pleased to once again offer a seven-day meet that provides opportunities for horsemen in a unique and competitive setting.”

Racing will be Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30; and Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7.

The Timonium condition book is now online at Equibase.com, with hard copies coming soon.

Hale confirmed that Timonium again will sponsor the $20,000 Maryland State Fair Trainer Bonus program to reward strong performances during the meet. The bonus is divided into two categories to give trainers of all sizes a fair shot at earning a share of the prize money.

The first category is open to trainers who have started 65 or more horses in Maryland between January 1 and July 31, 2025. The second category is reserved for trainers who have started between three and 64 horses over the same period. Each category carries a $10,000 bonus pool, with prize money awarded to the top five point-earners.

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