Alan Foreman Archives • The Racing Biz

Midlantic states to restrict clenbuterol

by Press Release | Oct 27, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Stakeholders representing the seven Mid-Atlantic states have agreed to impose strict controls over the use of clenbuterol.

McConnell to offer new racing integrity bill

by Frank Vespe | Sep 1, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news, Top Stories | 0 |

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce a new version of the Horseracing Integrity Act in September, but horsemen have claimed foul.

Maryland set to offer first juvenile races of 2020

by Frank Vespe | Aug 3, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Laurel Park will offer its first baby races of 2020 — Lasix-free — as extras for its August 7 card, but the fate of a Lasix study was less clear.

Maryland Commission shelves Lasix-free baby races

by Frank Vespe | Jun 25, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

The Stronach Group came to the Maryland Racing Commission for an endorsement of Lasix-free baby races. Instead it got a tongue-lashing.

No-Lasix 2-year-old races in Maryland prompt debate

by Frank Vespe | Jun 18, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

The Stronach Group announced it would restrict 2yo races in Maryland to horses not on Lasix – which may put them at odds with horsemen and the Commission

MATCH Series 2020 canceled

by Press Release | Apr 11, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide | 0 |

The MATCH Series, a regionwide series of stakes races in its third year back after a long hiatus, will not take place in 2020.

Pimlico legislation: Questions and Answers

by Frank Vespe | Feb 25, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

Wondering how the legislation to renew Pimlico and Laurel Park would work? How much it would cost? And what about equine safety? We’ve got some answers!