INDUSTRY COMMUNICATION GROUPS ACTIVE ON WHATSAPP

As part of ongoing efforts to improve communication and coordination across Maryland racing, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association continues to utilize WhatsApp groups as a real-time communication tool for horsemen and industry participants.

These groups have proven to be an effective way to share timely updates, facilitate productive discussion, and streamline communication among key stakeholders.

Current WhatsApp groups include:

• MJC Racing Office
• MJC Counts
• Laurel Park Trainers
• Backstretch Discussion
• Maryland Jockeys

All groups are connected within a broader Maryland racing community structure, allowing all participants to receive important alerts, announcements, and updates relevant to their specific role, while also maintaining the ability to communicate within their individual groups.

The platform has been particularly useful for:

• Track surface feedback and updates
• Racing office communications
• Weather-related notifications
• Community announcements and events
• General day-to-day coordination

Each group is moderated to ensure conversations remain professional, constructive, and on-topic. WhatsApp is intended to be a productive communication tool, and inappropriate or inflammatory behavior will not be permitted.

Participation continues to grow, and additional groups may be added as needed to further enhance communication across the Maryland racing community.

If you are not currently part of a group and would like to be included, please use the links above to join. Please note that the Laurel Park Trainers and Maryland Jockeys groups are restricted to members of those respective communities.

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