
When the majority of partners in the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships (MATCH Series) decided in late 2020 not to hold the series for a second straight year because of lingering COVID-19 uncertainty, the MTHA and MJC began discussions to consider a scaled-down event that would use only stakes in Maryland. The idea was to bridge the gap until 2022.




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.
