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What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

Frank Vespe / 6 years
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8 min read

The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.

RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule

Press Release / 6 years

4 min read

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has proposed a new rule limiting bisphosphonate use in young horses, as well as taking action on NSAIDs.

Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses

Press Release / 7 years

3 min read

Three major sales companies — Fasig-Tipton, OBS, and Keeneland — have announced they will ban off-label bisphosphonates effective July 1.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 9, 2025

LRL: Doc’s Miracle, Balboa take juvenile stakes

“Persnickety” Navani hunts stakes win in Thirty Eight Go Go

Charles Town picks and analysis: November 8, 2025

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 8, 2025

“New door opened,” Jaime Rodriguez shifts tack to NY

What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule

Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses

LRL: Doc’s Miracle, Balboa take juvenile.

“New door opened,” Jaime Rodriguez shifts.

Splendora moves up in Top Midlantic-bred.

For Grams and Maggie’s Girl, looks.

LRL: Martin Chuan sweeps Sunday co-features

Experts’ Breeders’ Cup Saturday picks