The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced its Maryland-bred equine champions for 2024 as well as Breeder of the Year during the final week of February.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority at its February Board of Directors meeting discussed some details about the site plan being developed for the new Pimlico Race Course.

Family, friends, and members of the Maryland racing community gathered at Laurel Park on Feb. 26 to celebrate the life of Paul “Biggie” Johnson, who passed away on Feb. 5 at the age of 75.

Virtual sign-ups for the Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan have been a success the last few years and will again be available beginning in April with a deadline of June 1, 2025.