Tom LaMarra

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is pleased to announce that its Christmas Party will return this year after an absence since 2020.

Beyond The Wire and the Maryland Horsemen’s Association Foundation are proud to announce they are both recipients of 2023 grants from Thoroughbred Charities of America, whose mission is to fund and facilitate the support of Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association election for its Board of Directors, held every three years, will take place in December 2023. All 15 board seats are up for election.

The Maryland State Fair at Timonium will offer seven days of live racing from Friday, Aug. 25, through Monday, Sept. 4 under a schedule approved Aug. 1 by the Maryland Racing Commission. Racing will held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays plus Monday, Labor Day. First post time is set for 12:35 p.m. each day.