Maryland horse racing Archives

Pimlico Banking That Upgrades Will Bring Fans Back To Preakness Stakes

After a recent drop in attendance at the Preakness Stakes, the upcoming $400 million renovation could renew attendance at Pimlico Race Course

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A Preakness Stakes contestant, Imagination, during a practice run at Pimlico Race Course

Jack’s Picks For The 2024 Preakness Stakes, Maryland’s Biggest Horse Race

Preakness Stakes 2024 is upon us and Jack Flaherty shares his betting picks for the second leg of the Triple Crown at Pimlico in Maryland.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Jack Flaherty

Maryland bill creates new horse racing authority

Maryland Horse Racing Bill Creating New Governing Body Gallops To Finish Line

In an effort to jumpstart improvements at horse racing tracks in Maryland, a bill set to be signed into law creates a new racing authority.

Posted on: April 14, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Fine Filly Secret Oath Primed For Preakness Stakes

The Preakness field may look diluted and not as strong, but the filly Secret Oath is one to watch as a top challenger at Pimlico.

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Fairway Jay

Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Won’t Run At Preakness Stakes

The 80-1 underdog became the second-lowest odds to win the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Posted on: May 7, 2022 | | Griffin Adams

Where And How To Watch The Kentucky Derby In Maryland

From casinos to OTBs to Buffalo Wild Wings, PlayMaryland compiled a list of the best places to watch the first leg of the Triple Crown in the Old Line State.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | | Ethan Matthew

Looking Ahead To 2022 Preakness Stakes With Less Than A Month To Go

Find out what to watch for and how to bet on this year's Preakness Stakes thoroughbred race here in our guide.

Posted on: April 26, 2022 | | Play Maryland Editorial Team

What Maryland Does With Its Taxes on Gambling

With federal taxes due Monday, PlayMaryland wanted to provide its readers with a breakdown of what the state does with its gambling revenue.

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Ethan Matthew

Bob Baffert Barred From Entering Horses In 2022 Preakness Stakes

The decision comes as Baffert faces scrutiny over Medina Spirit testing positive for betamethasone after winning the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | Griffin Adams

How to Use April Horse Racing Slate to Prepare for Preakness Stakes

While the Preakness Stakes is the biggest event on the Maryland horse racing calendar, it’s not a one-day season. There are plenty of ways you can prepare, and we’ll examine some of them in this article.

Posted on: April 4, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Maryland horse racing

Pimlico Banking That Upgrades Will Bring Fans Back To Preakness Stakes

Jack’s Picks For The 2024 Preakness Stakes, Maryland’s Biggest Horse Race

Maryland Horse Racing Bill Creating New Governing Body Gallops To Finish Line

Fine Filly Secret Oath Primed For Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Won’t Run At Preakness Stakes

Where And How To Watch The Kentucky Derby In Maryland

Looking Ahead To 2022 Preakness Stakes With Less Than A Month To Go

What Maryland Does With Its Taxes on Gambling

Bob Baffert Barred From Entering Horses In 2022 Preakness Stakes

How to Use April Horse Racing Slate to Prepare for Preakness Stakes

Lottery Officials Tout $1.585 Billion in Total Gaming Revenue

Attorney Says Job Guarantees Key to iGaming Legalization

Sports Betting Operator Intralot Under Investigation in D.C.

Despite Dreary July, Maryland Sports Betting Still Shows Yearly Growth

Maryland Escapes DraftKings’ Surcharge For Now