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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Tag: Konrad Wayson
On Laurel track surface, making sure “you don’t get there again”
The closure of Laurel Park because of the track surface has been a trial for many. But avoiding it in future isn’t just a matter of rebuilding the track.
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Md Racing Commission frustrated with Laurel track issues
Simmering frustration over the condition of the Laurel Park dirt track boiled over at Thursday’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting.
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Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.
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Maryland Commission tightens riding crop rule
Jockeys will be limited to six overhand strikes of the riding crop in Maryland – and eventually regionally – under new rules that didn’t please everyone.
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Md. Racing Commission formalizes approval of “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission on Thursday formalized its earlier approval of so-called house rules, adopting two pertaining to medication as regulations.
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Sales tales: The buyer
A couple of “sales tales” from yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale. One buyer, Konrad Wayson, spoke with us about the two hips he was taking home.
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Pimlico may pose first test for new Commissioners
Michael Algeo and Konrad Wayson join the Maryland Racing Commission with vastly different types of experience — but both suspect the future of Pimlico will pose their first big test.
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Wayson, Algeo to join Maryland Racing Commission
Horseman Konrad Wayson and retired judge Michael Algeo will join the Maryland Racing Commission, replacing chairman John McDaniel and Mary Louise Preis.
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Joint Custody, running towards a bright future
Maryland Juvenile Championship winner Joint Custody has bigger races in his future — but don’t think his connections aren’t enjoying the present.
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