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MD Horse Industry Board Makes Appointments

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley appointed two new members and reappointed three current members to the Maryland Industry Horse Board, which represents equine activities and organizations throughout the state.

 Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Maryland Gaming Law Fairly Neutral on Racing

Maryland Gaming Law Fairly Neutral on Racing

A law expanding casino gambling in Maryland alters some tax and revenue percentages but should keep the horse racing industry whole, according to fiscal projections associated with the measure.

 Friday, August 17, 2012

Maryland Racing Preparing for the Future

As the Maryland Jockey Club hosts its biggest day of racing this year -- the 137th Preakness Stakes (gr. I)--the state's horse industry is bracing for changes on the horizon that could redefine how racing is conducted.

 Saturday, May 19, 2012

Maryland Simulcast Dispute to Arbitration

Noting his disappointment that representatives from the Standardbred and Thoroughbred industries have failed to resolve a simulcasting stalemate, Maryland labor secretary Alexander M. Sanchez has directed them to arbitration.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Agreement Will Keep the Preakness in Maryland

Agreement Will Keep the Preakness in Maryland

The second jewel of the Triple Crown will stay in Maryland regardless of what happens to Pimlico while Magna navigates bankruptcy proceedings.

 Friday, April 30, 2010

Officials Want Law to Keep Preakness in Baltimore

Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley and former mayor William Donald Schaefer have urged lawmakers to pass legislation to ensure the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course remains in Baltimore.

 Thursday, March 06, 2003