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O’Malley says Maryland racetrack funding in jeopardy
ANNAPOLIS — Millions of dollars in grants and loans needed to save horse racing in Maryland is in jeopardy in the legislature. Gov. Martin O’Malley said Monday the compromise measure […]
Legislators gear up for big issues on final day of session
ANNAPOLIS – The creation of a state-run venture capital fund, an alcohol tax hike and a financial Band-Aid for Maryland horse racing await lawmakers Monday, the final day of their […]
Md. Senate panel approves horse racing subsidies
ANNAPOLIS – A Senate committee approved changes Saturday that would further limit Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to prop up struggling horse racing tracks as the industry searches for a way […]
Md. Jockey Club needs state aid to break even
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Jockey Club says it can break even this year, but only if a proposed state loan clears the General Assembly by April 11. The owner of […]
Md. Jockey Club reports $6.9M in losses
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Jockey Club lost $6.9 million in the last eight months of 2010, according to audited financial reports filed with the state Thursday evening. That disclosure came […]
Preakness mascot Kegasus sparks criticism
The new mascot for the Preakness Stakes is drawing criticism. The Kegasus mascot introduced Tuesday is a half-man, half-horse horse centaur with a nipple ring and a beer gut. Kegasus […]
Kegasus the centaur urges on Preakness partiers
Greek mythology buffs know Pegasus was the child of Poseidon and the gorgon Medusa. But Kegasus? Well, organizers of this year’s Preakness say the half-man, half-horse centaur just stepped into […]
House votes to limit horse racing aid
ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates voted Monday to limit future state aid for thoroughbred racing as Maryland‘s horsemen and the owners of the tracks seek a sustainable model to […]
Bruno Mars, Train to headline Preakness InfieldFest
The Maryland Jockey Club is expecting to increase the attendance at this year’s Preakness to around 110,000 by bringing in two major musical acts to the infield. The jockey club […]
NBC wraps up Preakness, Triple Crown through 2015
The NBC Sports Group will broadcast the Preakness this spring, as well as the other two legs of the Triple Crown. This marks the first time that all three races […]
Horse industry thriving in Maryland amid changes
Despite the foundering economy, and dwindling racing industry, the state’s horse industry is still contributing to the economy and holding its own in some segments, says a recent Maryland Equine […]
O’Malley proposes to extend subsidies for Laurel, Pimlico
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley wants to extend state subsidies for Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park beyond 2011 as the struggling track owner and state and industry officials search […]
