IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT STATE COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS, THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB AT LAUREL PARK IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
Effective Friday, November 20, 2020.
MJC SETS PROTOCOLS FOR COLONIAL DOWNS JOCKEYS
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club has set protocols for all jockeys who rode during the abbreviated meet at Colonial Downs.
Jockeys will be able to return to Laurel Park only after a 14-day quarantine period beginning Aug. 13 and a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours in hand.
The same protocols are in place for all dormitory residents who were at Colonial Downs.
Several jockeys who ride regularly at Laurel rode at Colonial before the meet was cancelled, including Trevor McCarthy, Forest Boyce, Charles Lopez, Jorge Ruiz and Avery Whisman.
MJC SETS RESTRICTION ON JOCKEY TRAVEL
LAUREL, MD - The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that beginning Friday, July 17, jockeys who enter another racetrack’s jockey quarters will not be permitted to ride in Maryland unless they self-quarantine for 14 days and obtain a negative COVID-19 test.
The health, safety and welfare of every person and every horse is always the top priority of the Maryland Jockey Club.
Jockeys outside the state of Maryland will not be allowed to work or gallop horses at Laurel Park or Pimlico Race Course. Jockeys located in Maryland who work or gallop horses outside the state will not be allowed to ride, gallop or work horses at Laurel or Pimlico unless they self-quarantine for 14 days and obtain a negative COVID-19 test.
Jockeys who have ridden outside Maryland this past week will have separate dressing rooms and quarters this weekend and will be monitored.
Racing at Laurel resumes Friday afternoon.
LAUREL TO BEGIN ACCEPTING OUT OF TOWN SHIPPERS JUNE 12
Owners Allowed to Watch Their Horses Race Starting Saturday
LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park will begin accepting out of town horses for its live race programs beginning Friday, June 12, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
Shippers coming in to Laurel may be accompanied by one trainer and one groom only, and must report to the track’s receiving barn.
Out of town jockeys are not yet allowed to ride in Maryland. Only those that competed during Laurel’s opening weekend May 30 to June 1 will be allowed to ride.
Starting with Laurel’s 10-race program Saturday, June 6, owners will be allowed on the track apron to watch their horse race while observing social distancing, but must leave the area once the race is over.
MARYLAND HORSEMEN RESUME RACING
LAUREL, MD - The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that it has received approval from the Maryland Racing Commission to resume live racing at Laurel Park effective Saturday, May 30. The Summer 2020 meet begins with three days of live racing running through to Monday, June 1.
The Summer 2020 meet will be conducted under the industry’s most stringent health and safety protocols and Laurel Park will remain closed to the general public pending changes to the State’s further executive orders or guidance.
For more information on the Summer 2020 racing schedule please
click here or visit Maryland Jockey Club on Facebook or @MarylandJockeyClub on Instagram and Twitter.
STATEMENT FROM THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB ON LIVE RACING PAUSE
LAUREL, MD – "In accordance with the Maryland Governor’s Executive Orders and as part of the continuing effort to protect the health and safety of essential personnel and the horses they care for, the Maryland Jockey Club will temporarily pause live racing at Laurel Park and Rosecroft Raceway. Our top priority is the well-being of every person and every horse in our community and we look forward to resuming when the state and federal leaders and health authorities deem it appropriate to do so."
MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB MARCH 17 STATEMENT ON PREAKNESS 145
“Our first priority in these difficult times is the health and welfare of our industry participants and the public at large. We are working with state and local governments, our industry participants, media and other affiliates to determine the most appropriate time to conduct the Preakness Stakes. While we are mindful of the challenges these times present we also know that events like the Preakness Stakes can help restore our sense of place and economic well-being to our communities and state. As soon as we have further clarity on these matters we will inform all.”
In the best interest of protecting the health and welfare of the horsemen and women, officials and staff, special media credentials will be required to cover live racing from The Stronach Group tracks.
A limited number of deadline media with pre-approved credentials will be permitted access to cover the event. The credentials will be issued through the respective track media offices.
Previously issued seasonal credentials are not valid at this time.
Media issued special press credentials, including TVG employees and still photographers, are not allowed access to the stable during this time to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to the specialized population who care for the horses. Their health our top concern.
We thank you and appreciate your continued commitment to covering the sport of Thoroughbred racing and look forward to welcoming everyone back soon.
