Private company

Maryland Jockey Club

Logo: Unknown 18th century artist, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American sporting organization

The Maryland Jockey Club is a sporting organization dedicated to horse racing, founded in Annapolis in 1743. It is chartered as the oldest sporting organization and is currently the corporate name of the company that operates Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland and Bowie Race Track in Bowie, Maryland, the latter of which ceased operations as a track in 1985 and now serves as a training center for Thoroughbred racehorses.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1743Founded1
  • Industryhorse racing1
  • HeadquartersMaryland1

The Maryland Jockey Club is a sporting organization dedicated to horse racing, founded in Annapolis in 1743. It is chartered as the oldest sporting organization and is currently the corporate name of the company that operates Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland and Bowie Race Track in Bowie, Maryland, the latter of which ceased operations as a track in 1985 and now serves as a training center for Thoroughbred racehorses.2

Products and brands

  • gambling

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Timeline

  1. 1743Founded Founded1

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