LIVE RACING EXPECTED SATURDAY, APRIL 29 PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE MARYLAND RACING COMMISSION

LAUREL, MD – Laurel, MD (April 26, 2023) – 1/ST RACING and The Maryland Jockey Club are pleased to announce that training will resume on Thursday, April 27 with live racing expected on Saturday, April 29 pending approval from the Maryland Racing Commission.

“We received the partial report issued today and are pleased it has affirmed the safety of Laurel Park’s dirt surface,” said Aidan Butler, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST RACING. “While we await the final report, we are gratified that even before Mr. Passero completed his analysis that his recommendation to the Maryland Racing Commission supports the resumption of training at Laurel Park. We have not had the opportunity to discuss with the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association their statements to the press as to the resumption of racing but reiterate our position as to track safety and the strong rationale for putting in place our industry standard best practices for horses and riders.”