What we know (and don’t) about Maryland racing’s future
With the work of the Racetrack Operating Authority in full swing, here’s a primer on what we know and don’t about Maryland racing’s future.
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Tag: 1st Racing
Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
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National Treasure takes topsy-turvy Preakness
On a troubled Preakness day, National Treasure took advantage of a slow early pace to give jockey John Velazquez his first Middle Jewel.
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Laurel Park gets Commission OK to resume racing
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
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MTHA, MJC reach 11th-hour deal on way forward on Laurel track surface
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
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1/ST, NYRA enter content distribution agreement
The agreement between 1/ST Content and NYRA Content Management Solutions will expand the availability of US horse racing content internationally.
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1ST Racing bans jockey Mychel Sanchez
Following news that rider Mychel Sanchez had received a 60-day suspension for betting against his mounts, 1ST Racing said it would ban him indefinitely.
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Preakness “Art of Racing” competition launched
The new Preakness arts contest will highlight “The Art of Racing” and is a collaboration of the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland Institute College of Art.
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Maryland horsemen in limbo with Laurel closure
With Laurel Park closed because of track issues for the third time this year, the MJC’s Mike Rogers met with restive Maryland horsemen Jan. 8.
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Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing
After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.
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Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”
In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.
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1/ST Racing tracks to offer free pps
1/ST Racing, whose properties include Laurel Park and Pimlico, will offer free Equibase past performances to all its tracks through year-end.
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Fasig-Tipton mixed sale dips; Ghostzapper colt is topper - Fasig-Tipton mixed sale set for Tuesday afternoon
- Colonial Downs will race 27 days in ’24
- HISA seeks to create tool to identify at-risk horses
- Md. Racetrack Operating Authority report deadline delayed
- Md. Horse Foundation announces “12 days of giving”
- Parx Racing: Hot jocks and trainers
- Circle P rallies to win Maryland Juvenile
