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Maryland Racing Commission
15
Jan
  • Bill Knauf
  • Chris Merz
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Maryland Racing Commission notes

  • Frank Vespe / 2 weeks
  • 0
  • 2 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission this week updated claiming rules, hit two veterinarians with a ban, and more. Here’s what’s up.

14
Jan
  • Cricket Goodall
  • Maryland Horse Breeders Association
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Md. Racing Commission okays enhanced breeder bonuses

  • Press Release / 2 weeks
  • 0
  • 2 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission on Wednesday signed off on increased bonuses for Maryland-bred and -sired horses.

Divine Huntress
09
Apr
  • Bobby Lillis
  • Cricket Goodall
  • Ellen Zavian
  • Gina Robb
  • Jerry Robb
  • Justin Nixon
  • Maryland Horse Breeders Association
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Tammy Lafferty
  • Virginia horse racing

Md. Racing Commission OKs Maryland-Virginia stakes

  • Frank Vespe / 10 months
  • 23
  • 5 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission signed off on a controversial proposal to blend Maryland-restricted and Virginia-restricted stakes Wednesday.

Pimlico
04
Mar
  • Bill Knauf
  • Dr. Elizabeth Daniel
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration

  • Frank Vespe / 11 months
  • 1
  • 3 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission today approved both the early and late Pick 5 wagers having carryover potential.

Hoppertunity
04
Feb
  • Bill Knauf
  • Cricket Goodall
  • Dr. Elizabeth Daniel
  • Maryland Horse Breeders Association
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • The Jockey Club

Enhanced Maryland-sired bonus soon to take effect

  • Frank Vespe / 12 months
  • 0
  • 3 min read

A program to bolster the value of horses that are both Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired is set to take effect with the current crop of two-year-olds.

Chris Merz
08
Jan
  • Chris Merz
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Chris Merz to head Maryland Racing Commission

  • Press Release / 1 year
  • 0
  • 2 min read

Former Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Chris Merz will be the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission.

Mike Hopkins
31
Dec
  • George Mahoney
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Michael Algeo
  • Mike Hopkins

Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 0
  • 6 min read

Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.

Laurel Park
23
Dec
  • Greg Cross
  • Marc Broady
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Shamrock Farm

Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 0
  • 3 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.

09
Dec
  • Marc Broady
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Mike Hopkins

MTROA expects quick resolution to license transfer issue

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 0
  • 3 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission tapped the brakes on the switch from private racetrack ownership to a nonprofit, but the MTROA expects a quick resolution.

Laurel Park
04
Dec
  • David Richardson
  • Gary Capuano
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Mike Rogers
  • track surface

“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 1
  • 4 min read

The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.

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