Tom LaMarra – U.S. Trotting News

Hawthorne loan increased by court to include harness horsemen payments

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by Tom LaMarra, USTA web correspondent

A federal judge on April 20 issued a final order that will increase the debtor-in-possession loan available for Hawthorne Race Course to $20 million from $16 million through August 1. The racetrack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of this year.

Maryland Sire Stakes purses increased

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Tom LaMarra, USTA news correspondent

Given growth in the breeding program in recent years, the Maryland Racing Commission at its Wednesday (April 8) meeting approved a recommendation by the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund (MSRF) Advisory Committee to increase the purses for the Maryland Sire Stakes finals.

Maryland Racing Commission approves Rosecroft dates

Posted on October 9, 2025May 6, 2026 by Tom LaMarra, USTA Web Newsroom Correspondent

A request from Rosecroft Raceway for 60 live racing programs in 2026 was approved by the Maryland Racing Commission at its Oct. 8 meeting.

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Hawthorne loan increased by court to include harness horsemen payments

Maryland Sire Stakes purses increased

Maryland Racing Commission approves Rosecroft dates

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