
The MTHA and Maryland Jockey Club will make the following changes beginning with the March 2024 condition book for Laurel Park.
Claiming prices for NW2 Life and NW3 Life races will be $12,500 instead of $10,000; $20,000 instead of $16,000; and $30,000 instead of $25,000.
In addition, the $40,000 claiming races for NW2 LIFE and NW3 LIFE will be eliminated.




The MTHA will hold a public meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time via Zoom to discuss a proposed digital auction process for horses receiving two or more claims in a claiming race.

An October 7 Daily Record article about proposed Maryland Racing Commission regulations has generated questions about increased penalties, medication enforcement and the state’s investment in Thoroughbred racing.
