
Racing participants should note that the Maryland Racing Commission licensing office at Laurel Park has been closed until further notice.
The MRC said any licensing applications or questions should be directed to its office at 300 E. Towsontown Boulevard, Towson, MD, 21286. The MRC also can be contacted in the following ways:
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will provide further information as it becomes available.




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.
