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Pimlico Renovation Plans Still in the Works

Pimlico Renovation Plans Still in the Works

The Maryland Jockey Club expects to begin construction on new barns at Laurel Park this year as part of a long-term capital improvement plan, but it is holding off on announcing details of renovations at Pimlico Race Course.

 Yesterday
Weather Could Impact Preakness Attendance

Weather Could Impact Preakness Attendance

With the forecast calling for a high temperature of 70 degrees and a strong possibility of rain for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Maryland Jockey Club could be hard-pressed to surpass last year's record crowd of 121,309.

 Yesterday
38,957 Attend Black-Eyed Susan Program

38,957 Attend Black-Eyed Susan Program

An on-track crowd of 38,957 watched Fiftyshadesofhay win the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

 2 days ago
Still No Uniform Medication in Triple Crown

Still No Uniform Medication in Triple Crown

While in recent years horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, one only need look at its biggest series, the Triple Crown, to see a lack of consistency.

 2 days ago
Increased Security Set for Preakness Weekend

Increased Security Set for Preakness Weekend

Largely in response to the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon, the Maryland Jockey Club announced updated security policies for this year's Black-Eyed Susan (gr. II) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Maryland Tracks Receive Safety Alliance OK

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced that Laurel Park has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and that Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has been re-accredited by the Alliance.

 Friday, April 26, 2013
Events to Commemorate Secretariat's Crown

Events to Commemorate Secretariat's Crown

Events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown championship have been scheduled for the Baltimore, Md., area during the week leading up to the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Preakness Highlights Pimlico Spring Stand

Preakness Highlights Pimlico Spring Stand

Live racing in Maryland will shift to historic Pimlico Race Course Thursday, April 4 for a 36-day spring stand, headlined by the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Friday, March 29, 2013

Carulli Retiring as Maryland Handicapper

Frank Carulli, the Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park handicapper and racing analyst since January 2002, will be leaving the company at the conclusion of the Pimlico spring meet.

 Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Goo Goo Dolls Highlight Black-Eyed Susan Day

Goo Goo Dolls Highlight Black-Eyed Susan Day

Maryland Jockey Club will continue efforts to boost interest in racing on the Friday before the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) by again partnering with the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for some special events.

 Friday, March 08, 2013
Pimlico Stakes Schedule Worth $4 Million

Pimlico Stakes Schedule Worth $4 Million

The Maryland Jockey Club has upped the purse for this year's Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) at Pimlico Race Course to $500,000 from $300,000.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
MJC Plans Major Redevelopment at Laurel Park

MJC Plans Major Redevelopment at Laurel Park

The Maryland Jockey Club plans to build a new clubhouse and grandstand at Laurel Park on the opposite side of the existing structures at the track, as well as knock down all existing barns and relocate new ones.

 Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Improvements Planned for Laurel, Pimlico

Improvements Planned for Laurel, Pimlico

Under a plan submitted to Maryland officials Feb. 1, the Maryland Jockey Club plans to build new stables at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in a first step toward major capital improvements at both tracks.

 Friday, February 01, 2013
Sagamore to Sponsor Native Dancer Stakes

Sagamore to Sponsor Native Dancer Stakes

Kevin Plank's Sagamore Racing announced it will sponsor the $125,000 Native Dancer Stakes Jan. 21 at Laurel Park.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2013

MD Parties Strike Simulcast Deal; Dates OK'd

On the day the recently forged 10-year agreement between stakeholders in the Maryland racing industry received a formal presentation before the Maryland Racing Commission, a little Christmas bonus was included.

 Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Maryland Groups Have 10-Year Deal for Racing

Maryland Groups Have 10-Year Deal for Racing

The key organizations in Maryland Thoroughbred racing announced Dec. 14 they have struck a 10-year-agreement for racing at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course.

 Friday, December 14, 2012

Maryland Tracks, Horsemen Given Deadline

Stalled on the cusp of a 10-year deal that could be the foundation for revitalizing the Maryland racing program, the state racing commission has issued a Nov. 30 deadline for the tracks and horsemen to reach a consensus.

 Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tickets On Sale for 2013 Preakness Stakes

Tickets On Sale for 2013 Preakness Stakes

Tickets for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) went on sale Oct. 15 and the Maryland Jockey Club announced a new vendor will be handling ticket sales for the May 18, 2013 event at Pimlico Race Course.

 Monday, October 15, 2012
'Night School' Sets First Town Hall Meeting

'Night School' Sets First Town Hall Meeting

The "Night School" online fan education program will offer its first industry town hall meeting Sept. 11 evening, organizers said.

 Monday, September 10, 2012
MJC Introduces 'Virtual Finish Line'

MJC Introduces 'Virtual Finish Line'

The Maryland Jockey Club has introduced a Virtual Finish Line at the Laurel Park fall meeting. The video insertion technology delivers virtual distance markers and a virtual finish line on the main track and turf course.

 Thursday, September 06, 2012
Laurel Park Meet Features More Money, Stakes

Laurel Park Meet Features More Money, Stakes

Laurel Park will begin a 69-day meet Sept. 5 with average daily purses of $240,000 and an expanded stakes schedule.

 Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Secretariat's Preakness Time Changed

Secretariat's Preakness Time Changed

After investigating the timing of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat's Preakness Stakes, the Maryland Racing Commission voted unanimously to change the official time from 1:54 2/5 to 1:53, a stakes record.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Live and Export Handle Increase at Pimlico

Live and Export Handle Increase at Pimlico

The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico, posting average wagering figures which were 9% higher than the 2011 spring meet. The average daily handle went from $4.72 million to $5.17 million.

 Wednesday, May 23, 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
Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special

Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special

Pin Oak Stable's Alternation grabbed the lead inside the eighth pole and held off the late charge of Nehro to win the May 18 Pimlico Special (gr. III) by a nose. The son of Distorted Humor covered 1 3/16 miles in 1:57.60.

 Friday, May 18, 2012
Kegasus Back for Preakness InfieldFest

Kegasus Back for Preakness InfieldFest

Kegasus, the controversial infield centaur mascot credited with helping attract more fans to the InfieldFest at the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), will make a return appearance in 2012.

 Monday, March 26, 2012
Stakes Purses Increase at Pimlico for 2012

Stakes Purses Increase at Pimlico for 2012

Pimlico Race Course has released its 2012 stake schedule that consists of 22 stakes, highlighted by the May 19 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), with purses totaling $3.425 million, an increase of $525,000.

 Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Maryland Jockey Club Has New Pimlico Logo

Maryland Jockey Club Has New Pimlico Logo

Pimlico Race Course, which opened Oct. 25, 1870, and is the second-oldest track in the country, has a new logo as its 2012 live racing season approaches.

 Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Denmark to Host Pavilion at Preakness

The Maryland Jockey Club announced the selection of Denmark as the Host Nation of the 2012 International Pavilion at the Preakness Stakes.

 Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Preakness' InfieldFest Attracts Big Names

The Maryland Jockey Club announced 2012 Preakness InfieldFest will include performances by Grammy Award nominees Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa.

 Friday, February 03, 2012
Maryland Jockey Club to Race 146 Days in 2012

Maryland Jockey Club to Race 146 Days in 2012

Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course will conduct 146 days of racing in 2012 after the Maryland Racing Commission approved an agreement by the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Dec. 20.

 Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Maryland Horsemen, MJC Reach Agreement

Maryland Horsemen, MJC Reach Agreement

The Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association reached an agreement in principal Dec. 17 to race up to 146 days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in 2012.

 Saturday, December 17, 2011
Laurel Park Celebrates Centennial

Laurel Park Celebrates Centennial

The 82nd running of the Selima Stakes for 2-year old fillies at Laurel Park Oct. 15 was the feature attraction as the track celebrated its centennial.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Laurel Park Fall Meet Begins Friday

Laurel Park Fall Meet Begins Friday

Live racing returns to Laurel Park on Friday, Sept. 9, for the fall meeting with a nine-race card.

 Wednesday, September 07, 2011
De Francis Dash Back on Laurel Calendar

De Francis Dash Back on Laurel Calendar

The Maryland Jockey Club unveiled the 2011 Laurel Park fall stakes schedule July 29 that includes restoration of the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash after a one-year hiatus.

 Friday, July 29, 2011
Pimlico's Wagering Average Plummets 22%

Pimlico's Wagering Average Plummets 22%

The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its spring meeting at Pimlico Race Course the weekend of May 20-22, posting average wagering figures which were 22% lower than the 2010 spring meet.

 Thursday, May 26, 2011
'Kegasus' Does Part to Boost Preakness

'Kegasus' Does Part to Boost Preakness

Two days following the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico, MJC president Tom Chuckas admitted a large part of this year's InfieldFest success rested on the shoulders of its centaur mascot Kegasus.

 Monday, May 23, 2011
5K Run Over Pimlico's Main Track Returns

5K Run Over Pimlico's Main Track Returns

Preakness Week will kick off with the "Down the Stretch for SGK" on Saturday, May 14 at Pimlico Race Course with part of the proceeds benefiting Maryland Affiliate of Susan Komnen for the Cure.

 Monday, April 18, 2011

MJC President Defends Preakness Campaign

The president of the Maryland Jockey Club said Preakness Stakes weekend is the most important component of the organization's bottom line.

 Friday, April 01, 2011
Pimlico Spring Meet Opens April 1

Pimlico Spring Meet Opens April 1

The headline event of the eight-week Pimlico stand is the 136th running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21.

 Wednesday, March 30, 2011
MJC Launches 2011 Infieldfest Ad Campaign

MJC Launches 2011 Infieldfest Ad Campaign

The Maryland Jockey Club March 29 launched the 2011 Preakness InfieldFest campaign, "The Legend of Kegasus."

 Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mexico to be Featured on Preakness Day

Mexico to be Featured on Preakness Day

The Maryland Jockey Club has chosen Mexico as the host nation of the 2011 International Pavilion at Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21.

 Monday, March 21, 2011

VLT Licensing Debacle Revisited in Maryland

The Maryland horse industry continued to make its case for assistance March 16, urging the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee to pass legislation that would shift some revenue from VLTs to support racetrack operations.

 Wednesday, March 16, 2011
MD Racing Makes Case for Shift in VLT Funds

MD Racing Makes Case for Shift in VLT Funds

The Maryland horse industry made its case March 15 for legislation that would shift gaming revenue from capital improvements to racetrack operations.

 Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Maryland Jockey Club Reports Pimlico Losses

The Maryland Jockey Club has filed reports with the Maryland Racing Commission showing that Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), incurred rare losses in 2008 and 2009.

 Tuesday, March 15, 2011
MJC Outlines Details of Preakness InfieldFEST

MJC Outlines Details of Preakness InfieldFEST

The Maryland Jockey Club has announced details for this year's Preakness InfieldFEST, which will feature live entertainment, other events, and a $20 mug for unlimited refills of beer.

 Monday, March 14, 2011
Pimlico to Go Pink on Black-Eyed Susan Day

Pimlico to Go Pink on Black-Eyed Susan Day

Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will again partner to raise funds to aid awareness and research to take place on Black-Eyed Susan Day, Friday, May 20.

 Monday, February 28, 2011
NBC To Air All 3 Triple Crown Races in 2011

NBC To Air All 3 Triple Crown Races in 2011

NBC and its sister station Versus will air 25 hours of programming surrounding the 2011 Triple Crown, including live coverage on NBC of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.

 Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Cordish Sues Maryland Jockey Club, Others

Cordish Cos. of Baltimore has sued the Maryland Jockey Club and the owners of Indiana Downs for allegedly conspiring to defame the company, which plans to build a slot machine casino at the Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland.

 Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Pimlico to Have 22 Stakes Worth $2.9 Million

Pimlico to Have 22 Stakes Worth $2.9 Million

The Maryland Jockey Club has released the 2011 Pimlico spring stakes schedule that consists of 22 stakes worth a total of $2.9 million.

 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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