Three horses, all Grade I winners, have been selected for induction into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame in 2024: Alma North, Richard's Kid, and Shine Again. A committee of Maryland racing industry members coordinated by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Racing Media Association were responsible for the vote.
The newest inductees will be celebrated during a ceremony after the fourth race on opening day of the Timonium race meet on Friday, Aug. 23.
“This year's inductees are indicative of the reach of our great Maryland-bred horses and their breeders. Mr. Meyerhoff, Mrs. DuPont, Dr. Leonard, and the Bender family represented some of Maryland's most dedicated and successful breeders,” said Cricket Goodall, executive director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.
Maryland Racing Media Association president Frank Vespe continued: “What jumps out at you about all three of this year's inductees is their longevity. In our era of shortened careers, it's refreshing to see horses that made dozens of starts and competed successfully at the highest level over multiple seasons. In fact, all three won or placed in top-level stakes in at least three different years.”
The Maryland Hall of Fame debuted with in 2013 and now has 36 members. For more information, visit mdthoroughbredhalloffame.com.
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