
The third Maryland Thoroughbred Industry Renaissance Awards, which recognize equine and human excellence in the state in 2019, will be presented Feb. 11 at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery located at 5001 Washington Boulevard in Halethorpe.
The Renaissance Awards were created to recognize the best of Maryland racing and breeding from the previous year and are a cooperative effort between the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Jockey Club.
Invitations to the Renaissance Awards have recently been mailed, and tickets may be purchased at MarylandThoroughbred.com. Tickets are $125 per person.




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.
