Pimlico Race Course

All Hail Kegasus!

On the heels of its controversial 2010 'Get Your Preak On' campaign, Pimlico Race Course has unveiled its mascot for the 136th edition of the Preakness Stakes. And, if you like over-the-top characters...

Maryland Racing Wants Three-Year Subsidy

According to a report, on Wednesday, March 16, Maryland horse racing officials said that in order to have the state's racetracks come up with a long-term plan they will need a government subsidy for t...

Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?'

On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...

Penn National To Sell Interest In MJC?

February 28, 2011

According to a report, Penn National Gaming, which has just purchased Rosecroft Raceway, could be selling its 49 per cent interest in the Maryland Jockey Club, operator of both Laurel Park and Pimlico

MJC Not Disclosing Finances

February 22, 2011

The Maryland Racing Commission has revealed that the Maryland Jockey Club, operator of both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, has failed to file legally-obligated financial disclosures for the last...

New $100,000 Guaranteed Exotic Wager

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, February 15, the Maryland Racing Commission unanimously approved a multi-legged wager which will debut at Pimlico Race Course on the track's opening day, April 1, with a $100,000 guarantee...

Stronach To Give Up Control Of MI Developments For Racing, Gaming Interests?

December 22, 2010

It has been reported that Frank Stronach could soon be relinquishing his control over MI Developments in exchange for the company's horse racing, gambling and related assets, and $20 million (U.S.) of...

Maryland T-Bred Race Date Deal Struck?

December 20, 2010

It has been reported that track owner Frank Stronach today said that a verbal agreement which calls for 140 live race dates has been reached for the 2011 thoroughbred season in the State of Maryland. ...

'Tracks Not For Sale'

November 02, 2010

That was Tom Chuckas’ message this morning, as the president of the Maryland Jockey Club responded to David Cordish’s vow to buy Pimlico and Laurel if Chuckas made good on his promise to close the tra...

Cloverleaf Suing Maryland T-Bred Industry

Cloverleaf Enterprises, the operator of Rosecroft Raceway, is suing Maryland's thoroughbred racing industry, citing conspiracy and monopolization. The move has spurred lawmakers to consider legislatio...