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Nominations Sought For 2024 Backstretch Employees Of The Year
With the consolidation of all training operations at Laurel Park given the closure of Pimlico Race Course for the redevelopment project, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will recognize one member of the backstretch community.
Trainers and owners are encouraged to submit nominations to MTHA the staff, preferably before the Christmas holiday. To submit a worker to be considered email their name, position and a summary of why they deserve this award to info@mdhorsemen.com.
The MTHA each year celebrates the contributions of those who work with our Thoroughbreds each day in the stable area.
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The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority on Dec. 23 officially announced that Maryland’s new Thoroughbred training center, a central component of a comprehensive plan to strengthen the state’s racing industry, will be built at Shamrock Farm near Woodbine in Carroll County. The MTROA, an independent agency established by statute in 2023, announced plans to acquire 300 acres to construct a best-in-class equine training facility.
The Maryland racing community will come together in January to celebrate the life and legacy of Rodney Jenkins, a beloved trainer and equestrian who left an indelible mark on Maryland racing. Jenkins, a native of Middleburg, Va., passed away on Dec. 5 at the age of 80. A memorial service is scheduled for noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7, on the second floor of the clubhouse at Laurel Park.
