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Notes from the Maryland Racing Commission

The Biz / 10 years
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Among the Maryland Racing Commission’s decisions today: approving two stakes as “Win and You’re In” races for the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan.

Midlantic tracks among leaders in jockey insurance

Jeff Nations / 12 years

5 min read

Mid-Atlantic states are among the leaders in providing injured jockey insurance, a hot issue since the catastrophic injury to rider Anne Von Rosen.

Maryland Racing Commission votes for “full, open” jockey insurance bidding

Frank Vespe / 12 years

4 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission today voted to subject its workers’ compensation policy for jockeys to a full and open procurement process handled by the state.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Notes from the Maryland Racing Commission

Midlantic tracks among leaders in jockey insurance

Maryland Racing Commission votes for “full, open” jockey insurance bidding

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025