Board of Public Works approves purchase of Laurel Park race track

The $48.5 million purchase of Laurel Park race track approved by the Board of Public Works Wednesday clears the way for construction of a new thoroughbred training facility and the sale of a Carroll County property bought a year ago for the same project.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The $48.5 million purchase of Laurel Park race track approved by the Board of Public Works Wednesday clears the way for construction of a new thoroughbred training facility and the sale of a Carroll County property bought a year ago for the same purpose.

The board unanimously approved the purchase even as one member raised concerns about the future of racing in the state. Racing officials, however, painted an optimistic picture for the industry. The …

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