Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization

Limited Arabian races at two Maryland tracks

Beginning April 28, 2026, licensed operators at Pimlico Race Course or Laurel Park can hold live Arabian horse races. Horses must be purebred Arabians with a valid registry certificate from the Arabian Jockey Club of America. The State Racing Commission must approve each race. Each track is limited to one Arabian race per day and three per race meet. These races must add to, not replace or reduce, the operator’s daily thoroughbred races. The operator or race sponsor must fund the prize money, without using the thoroughbred purse account. Operators must pay the taxes and fees due on a thoroughbred race. Thoroughbred rules for money withheld from betting pools also apply.