The MTHA is proud to stand alongside THA, TOBA, TOC, and KTA in a unified statement addressing HISA’s proposed modifications to the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.

The Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announces that all trailers housed in the Laurel Park stable area must be formally registered by January 1, 2026. This requirement applies to every horseman keeping a trailer on the grounds, and unregistered trailers will be subject to towing beginning January 2, 2026.

Madalyn Sadie Caiazzo, a second-year student at the University of Maryland College Park, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship, which was created and funded by the longtime trainer based at Laurel Park.

Trainers at Laurel Park are encouraged to submit nominations for the MTHA Backstretch Employee of the Year for 2025.

The Maryland Jockey Club, through its Security Department, would like to remind the community on policies related to dormitory rooms.

The Maryland backstretch community celebrated Thanksgiving Nov. 27 with free meals throughout the day at Laurel Park.