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Kevin Plank, founder of Under Armour, works to restore Maryland's horse racing tradition
After bucking the odds to become a major player in the sports apparel business, Kevin Plank is eyeing a similar role in horse racing.
Read more...Maryland horse racing has trouble holding its top riders
Longer Season, Larger Purses Lure Jockeys To New York And California In another time, Maryland was a hotbed for horse racing, its history rich and its purses comparable to other states. It was a place where jockeys could make a career and not have to contemplate leaving for New York or California.
Read more...Maryland jockey Rosie Napravnik wins Kentucky Oaks
LOUISVILLE — The red-headed girl who shocked Maryland horse racing with her daring debut in 2005 was crowned an elite jockey Friday at Churchill Downs. Rosie Napravnik won the Kentucky Oaks on Believe You Can. She is the first woman to win the most important race for 3-year-old fillies in its 138-year history, and she did so in front of a crowd of 112,552. Read full article >>
Read more...Preakness benefits from slots money
Slots revenue helps increase purses at Triple Crown race Over the past year, slots money has injected energy into Maryland horse racing. Revenue from the state's two casinos has bolstered purses, helping attract better horses and create more competitive races. While the pageantry — and the party — of the Preakness attracts crowds to Baltimore and millions of dollars in bets, sponsorships and ...
Read more...Preakness benefits from slots largesse
Slots revenue helps increase purses at Triple Crown race Over the past year, slots money has injected energy into Maryland horse racing. Revenue from the state's two casinos has bolstered purses, helping attract better horses and create more competitive races.
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