
The next meeting of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Board of Directors has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the meeting has been moved from its originally planned in-person format and will now be conducted primarily via Zoom. Limited in-person space will be available in the MTHA Conference Room, located upstairs from the Health Center at Laurel Park.
MTHA members in good standing are welcome to attend the meeting either virtually or in person.
To join the meeting via Zoom, please use the following link:
As always, please visit https://mdhorsemen.com/meetings for all MTHA Board Meeting related news and details.



The Receiving Barn Snack Shop at Laurel Park has reopened under the management of Miguel and Bryant Paz, the family behind the Track Kitchen, offering horsemen and backstretch workers a convenient stop for breakfast, hot beverages and snacks.

The MTHA will once again provide free Thanksgiving meals for Laurel Park’s backstretch community on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with service from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Maryland Stadium Authority Board of Directors approved a Facilities Operations Agreement with The Maryland Jockey Club, establishing responsibilities for the operation, maintenance and security of Pimlico and Laurel Park as Maryland advances its long-term plan for Thoroughbred racing.
