
Virtual signups, the primary means to participate in the Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan, will remain available until June 1. Earlier this year, a $1-million contribution to the plan was approved by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Board of Directors.
The online registration form in English and Spanish is available at the following link: http://mdhorsemen.com/pension




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.
