CECIL COUNTY, Md. — Horse racing is making its long-awaited return to Fair Hill in Cecil County after a five-year absence, bringing with it the promise of jobs, tourism, and renewed tradition.
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State and local leaders gathered to celebrate the revival of racing on the newly improved track, which is now the only sand-based Kentucky Bluegrass course in Maryland.
"I love coming to the races at Fair Hill. It's like a community event. It's one of those times of the year where I'll get to see neighbors I only see once a year or friends that I went to school with that I only get to see once a year, and I see them here at Fairhill at the races, and we've missed that the last 5 years," said Deputy Secretary Conley.
The track's renovation required a major public-private partnership, years of planning, and input from turf experts.
This development is part of a broader initiative to grow Maryland's equine economy—an industry that currently supports more than 20,000 jobs across the state.
Beyond horse racing, officials hope the new track will become a global hub for various equestrian events.
Races are scheduled to return to the Fair Hill track on August 30th.
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