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MD intends to pay at least $85M for Preakness intellectual property
Maryland plans to acquire intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan by matching Churchill Downs' $85 million offer.
Preakness Festival dates, schedule announced
The Preakness Festival is a Maryland event that intends to bring the essence of the Preakness Stakes into communities across the state.
MD legislative panel presses pause on Laurel Park purchase
A legislative panel is delaying the proposed purchase of Laurel Park by the Maryland Stadium Authority, asking for a cost-benefit review of the $48.5 million deal.
MD Stadium Authority approves $48.5M deal for Laurel Park
The Maryland Stadium Authority Board of Directors voted to approve a $48.5 million agreement with 1/ST Holdings to purchase Laurel Park.
Churchill Downs to acquire Preakness Stakes for $85M, license to MD
Churchill Downs Incorporated has agreed to acquire the Preakness Stakes for $85 million and will license to the State of Maryland the event's intellectual property rights.
Keith Davis Jr. sues Marilyn Mosby, alleges malicious prosecution
Keith Davis Jr. and his wife Kelly Davis have sued former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby for malicious prosecution.
Moore, railing against Trump’s insults of city, invites president to Baltimore for public safety walk
Gov. Wes Moore invited President Donald Trump to attend a “public safety walk” through Baltimore and continued to rail against his insults.
MD Democratic Party Chair Ulman to step down in June
Ken Ulman will resign as Maryland Democratic Party chair; Gov. Wes Moore backs Steuart Pittman to lead heading into the 2026 elections.
Maryland Jockey Club board named amid Pimlico overhaul
Maryland named nine to lead Jockey Club as it oversees Pimlico, Laurel Park and a new Carroll County site amid major horse racing changes.
BPW approves demolition at Pimlico amid skepticism of horse racing’s future in MD
Maryland leaders OK demolition at Pimlico Race Course, aiming to revitalize horse racing and Park Heights amid concerns about oversight and viability.
Stadium Authority member questions spending at horse racing board slated for elimination
A Maryland official raised spending concerns as the state’s horse racing authority faces early shutdown amid calls for transparency and oversight.
NJ horse racing executive to lead MD’s industry into new era
Maryland officials selected an executive from Monmouth Park Racetrack to oversee the transition to a new era for local thoroughbred horse racing.
