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Final Report Available For 2025 Out-of-State Owner/Developer Bonus Program
Maryland horsemen have emerged as meaningful beneficiaries of the collaborative dual-state stakes schedule and new bonus incentives, according to statistics covering the period from June 21 through August 23 of this year.
The revised stakes calendar aligned perfectly with the new $600,000 Maryland-Bred Owner & Developer Bonus Program, designed to support local horses racing at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park during Maryland’s summer racing hiatus. From July 4 through Aug. 17, 2025, bonuses were distributed based on a points system tied to race conditions.
A total of 198 Maryland-bred horses earned bonuses—132 at Delaware Park and 66 at Colonial Downs. The bonuses would not have been available had Laurel Park been dark and the industry had not worked together to win authorization of the payments, which are expected to be released on or before September 15, 2025.
🔗 2025 FINAL Out of State Owner/Developer Bonus Program Report
Direct questions about the program to the MTHA by email at info@mdhorsemen.com.
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