Custom Saddletowels A Hit With Horsemen

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Monday, May 1, 2023

Owners and trainers alike gave high marks to the custom saddle towels they received as gifts in the five stakes on Saturday, July 30 at Laurel Park.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association started providing custom saddle towels for non-graded stakes in Maryland beginning July 2 at Laurel Park.

The MTHA Board of Directors at a meeting in May discussed the idea as part of an ongoing effort to improve the racing experience for owners.

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