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The Horsemen's Newsletter State takes David Hayden appointed to The Horsemen’s action to Maryland Racing Commission preserve racing Governor Mar- Eclipse Award-winning sprinter Safely tin O’Malley has ap- Kept. However, on their own or in part- Newsletter pointed prominent nership, the Haydens have bred a total The future of Maryland racing has Maryland owner of 35 stakes horses, including 14 graded possibly been assured by legislation /breeder David stakes performers. passed in the recent session of the Mary- Hayden to the Mr. Hayden, who serves on the Balti- land General Assembly and promptly Maryland Racing more County Agricultural Land Preser- April 2009 Volume 19 • Number 2 signed into law by Governor Martin Commission. vation Board, promises not to be O’Malley. Mr. Hayden, 65, swayed from his guiding principles as a The new law gives the state the right David Hayden fills the place on member of the Commission. “I believe of eminent domain over Pimlico, Laurel the nine-member that I have a good understanding of the ADW agreements Legislature corrects formula and Bowie Training Center, as well as panel previously held by Jacqui Nigh, business,” he said. “Not just from a rac- the Preakness and all rights associated who resigned several months ago to ac- ing standpoint, but also from the point good deal for for division of slots revenue with it, including the Woodlawn Vase. cept a post with the Maryland Jockey of view of a breeder. That’s something Eminent domain means that the state Club. I’ll bring to the table.” has the power to seize privately owned Along with his wife, JoAnn, Mr. Hay- With the appointment of Mr. Hay- horsemen, tracks he Maryland General Assembly re- Hoffberger continued. property while providing compensation den has been involved with Thorough- den, the Commission has its full comple- vised the slots program during its When the 15-year agreement encom- to the owner. aryland’s horsemen, fans and race bred racing since the 1970s. The Hay- ment of members. Others are John Fran- Trecent 2009 session, returning the passing all aspects of Maryland racing It allows the state to step in and avert dens maintain two farms in Baltimore zone (chairman), David Clogg, Frank tracks will benefit from account de- M distribution of revenue between the was signed in 2006, the 89/11 formula possible threats to the continuation of County: Dark Hollow Farm and Safely Favazza, William Gerweck, John Mc- posit wagering (ADW) agreements Purse Account and Maryland-bred Race went unchanged. racing. reached in early April with Youbet, Home Farm. Their most noteworthy Daniel, Mary Louise Preis, Charles Fund to a formula that has existed for The original slots bill introduced by “No one expects the state to immedi- success has come as the breeder of Tildon and Lou Ulman. XpressBet and TwinSpires. decades. Governor Martin O’Malley’s administra- ately go out and take over the tracks,” Details of the agreements, involving “Historically, funds have been divid- tion in the special session of the legisla- explained MTHA President Richard Hoff- the MTHA, Maryland Jockey Club and ed on an 89/11 percentage basis, irre- ture conducted in the fall of 2007 con- berger. Building a brighter future the three ADW companies, cannot be re- spective of the source,” explained tained language that called for the 89/11 “But the law now virtually guarantees leased due to confidential requirements MTHA President Richard Hoffberger. split. And the Senate, as well as the that no developer can take advantage of between the parties negotiating the con- “While this unfortunately became a House Ways and Means Committee, the Magna bankruptcy to buy the tracks, for retired race horses tract. contentious issue among different seg- passed slots legislation with the 89/11 tear them down, and build shopping But MTHA President Richard Hoff- ments of the industry, the MTHA consid- language intact. malls in their place.” Thoroughbred Placement and Rescue, Inc., led by longtime Maryland horse- berger explained: “Basically, the new ers it important to adhere to the terms But in the waning hours of the spe- agreements adjust host fees and source of the industrywide agreement that woman Kimberly Clark, successfully sold market fees to reflect wagering patterns went into effect three years ago,” Mr. See Correction, page 2 Slots update: or placed more than 150 off-the-track on Maryland signals in order to maxi- horses in 2008. mize revenues for all parties.” Host fees “What sets us apart from many other or- are paid to the track that conducts the Baltimore makes ganizations is the fact that we are horse- live race, while source market fees are PAC STILL NEEDS SUPPORT men taking responsibility for our own re- compensation to the local industry. lease agreement tiring race horses,” said Mrs. Clark. The agreements, to be in effect for Our state elected officials have acted favorably on a number of key issues involv- The group has recently gained tax-ex- • The Baltimore city site made signifi- two years, also expand the distribution ing the industry. We must do our best to ensure that those who have supported our empt status, as a 501 (c)(3) charitable or- cant progress in mid-April, when Balti- of Maryland’s simulcasting signal, of cru- interests in the past have an opportunity to do so in the future. ganization. more’s Board of Estimates agreed to cial concern for many fans. Please help by making a donation to your Political Action Committee. Donations It maintains a popular Web site at lease city-owned land near M&T Bank Describing negotiations between the will go toward the election campaigns of state officials who hold the best promise for www.helpfortbs.org. Stadium to Baltimore Entertainment racing industry and the ADW companies our industry. Volunteers are being sought to help Group. The facility is expected to open as the “single most complex economic The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s PAC advocates for the entire Maryland with all phases of the project, including in 2011, with comedy shows and music issue horsemen have ever had to deal Thoroughbred industry, while promoting the interests of horsemen. videotaping of horses in need of new performances along with the casino. with,” Mr. Hoffberger continued, “these Please make checks payable to Thoroughbred Horsemen’s PAC. homes. • Opposition from the local commu- The 8-year-old ex-race mare Cloud’s new agreements reflect an awareness Send checks to For more information, call Mrs. Clark at nity could derail plans for the Arundel Honor, with Kimberly Clark aboard. that we’re all in this together, and that MTHA, 6314 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, Md. 21207. (410) 802-8425 or (301) 579-6898. Mills Mall site. The issue is in the hands we must work in concert to grow the AMOUNT OF DONATION of the Anne Arundel County Council, business and share the revenues.” $100 $250 $500 other which ultimately will vote on the zon- ing. Thoughts, from page 4 Pimlico to close for NAME • Meanwhile, the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) has not abandoned its quest stabling on June 6 ADDRESS for a slots license at Laurel Park. ing Pimlico and Laurel and operating Years from now, we may look back The MJC’s slots application was re- them as race tracks, as well as maintain- and say that 2009 and 2010 marked a Reminder: Pimlico’s stable area will jected because it failed to submit the re- ing the Bowie Training Center. huge positive turnaround in Maryland close on June 6, two weeks after the quired fee ($28.5 million) by the Febru- Meanwhile, steady progress is being racing, and the beginning of a new era final day of the Pimlico meet. ary 2 deadline. The MJC continues to made toward implementing slots. (See of real prosperity. By authority Wayne W. Wright, Treasurer seek legal recourse. article at left). /Richard J. Hoffberger, MTHA President IN MEMORIAM Correction, from page 1 Final call for Pension Jockey Club offers free tattoo ID services Baird C. Brittingham, a long-suc- cial session, when the slots program egate Sheila E. Hixson (D., Distr. 20, Plan Registration cessful owner, died March 2 at the age was being finalized on the floor of the Montgomery County). The legislation The Jockey Club has established of 77. Outstanding runners for his House, three Delegates took action that passed, and is awaiting the signature of Tattoo Identification Services, a free For more information call the MTHA Lakeville Stable, trained by King T. led to an amendment changing the for- Governor Martin O’Malley. The MTHA’s Backstretch Pension resource to help owners identify tat- office at (410) 265-6842. Leatherbury, included Grade 1 winner mula to 85/15. While the difference between an Plan Registration for the year ended tooed but unknown Thoroughbreds. Taking Risks. Legislative leaders subsequently as- 85/15 split and 89/11 could amount to 2008 will conclude on May 8. April 27 through May 1 For legible tattoos, an owner can William E. (Bill) Dixon, 86, who Remaining times and locations are sured the MTHA that the change would as much as $3.2 million (once the slot Laurel Track Kitchen, use a free tattoo look-up feature avail- campaigned the highly successful Mea shown at right. able at www.jockeyclub.com. Culpa Stable with his former wife, Phyl- be corrected. revenue reaches full potential), the dis- 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legislation to correct the formula pute was “not so much about money as Bring your Maryland Racing Commis- May 4 through May 8 For illegible tattoos or partial tat- lis, died March 24.
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