Md. Million Classic appeal dropped; Ain’t Da Beer Cold wins
The appeal of a stewards’ DQ of Market Maven in the Maryland Million Classic was dropped at the last moment, leaving Ain’t Da Beer Cold the winner.
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Tag: Adam Campola
Amicar positive DQs Don’t Call Me Mary
The Maryland Racing Commission voted to disqualify Don’t Call Me Mary, trained by Todd Pletcher, from a November 2021 race at Laurel for an Amicar positive.
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New Maryland riding crop rules paying quick dividends
New rules limiting riders’ use of the riding crop lightened three jocks’ wallets in the first three days – but met with widespread acclaim.
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Laurel cancels after jocks say track condition “must be addressed”
After three riders were thrown in the same spot this afternoon, Laurel Park canceled its remaining races after jocks asked the problem be addressed.
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Maryland: Lengthy dextrorphan case leaves both sides unhappy
Mary Eppler trainee Story Spinner had a dextrorphan positive February 10. So why did it take six months for the Maryland Racing Commission to resolve the case?
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Md. Racing Commission upholds Early Grey DQ
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday upheld the disqualification of Early Grey last June – the state’s fourth claimed environmental contamination case in less than 18 months.
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Md Racing Commission upholds Freudie Anne DQ
Though some observers called the July disqualification of Freudie Anne “the worst” they’d seen, the Maryland Racing Commission yesterday voted to uphold the stewards’ decision.
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Jock Eric Camacho suspended after pot positive
Jockey Eric Camacho tested positive for marijuana following a February 5 race and has been suspended until he is professionally evaluated.
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Jocks Xavier Perez, Nik Juarez suspended
Jockeys Xavier Perez and Nik Juarez have been suspended by Maryland stewards, Perez for failing a drug test and Juarez for failing to provide a sample to test.
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Analysis: Corvus case highlights Maryland drug challenges
The Maryland Racing Commission’s decision last week not to disqualify Corvus highlights how much the Commission has yet to do in overhauling drug rules.
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In the De Francis, a tough call but the right one
Saturday’s De Francis Dash was decided, after a long wait, by disqualification. That was the right call but scant consolation to DQed rider Joshua Navarro.
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