
Horsemen, their employees, and other members of the backstretch community are encouraged to follow the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Maryland Jockey Club text message systems. Training schedules at Laurel Park could change on a daily basis and this will be the primary method of communication.
To receive texts from the MTHA simply text MTHA to 313131.




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.
