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21
Oct
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  • Nicole Earle

MRC chair Nicole Earle emphasizing listening

  • Frank Vespe / 3 weeks
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Newish Maryland Racing Commission chair Nicole Earle says her emphasis right now is listening to stakeholders as she navigates a complex moment.

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14
Oct
  • Bill Knauf
  • Gov. Wes Moore
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Md. horse industry plan calls for “one voice” approach

  • The Biz / 1 month
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A new Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan convened by the Governor calls for all facets of the equine industry to speak and act as one.

08
Jun
  • Gov. Wes Moore
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Nicole Earle

Nicole Earle to chair Maryland Racing Commission

  • The Biz / 5 months
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Nicole Earle, who has served one year on the Maryland Racing Commission, has been named its chair by Gov. Wes Moore.

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22
May
  • Adam Campola
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Paco Lopez
  • Preakness

Stewards: no whip violation by Paco Lopez in Preakness

  • Frank Vespe / 6 months
  • 1
  • 2 min read

Paco Lopez did not violate HISA whip rules when winning the Preakness, Maryland Racing Commission stewards said Friday.

Sam Robinson
17
Feb
  • Gary McGuigan
  • George Mahoney
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Stadium Authority
  • Pimlico
  • Pimlico Plus

Is Maryland racing in “best place” in eight years?

  • Frank Vespe / 9 months
  • 1
  • 4 min read

Is Maryland racing in the “best place” it’s been in eight years? So the Maryland Stadium Authority told the Commission last week.

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

Maryland Racing Commission notes

  • Frank Vespe / 10 months
  • 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 / 10 months
  • 0
  • 2 min read

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

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09
Apr
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  • 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 / 2 years
  • 23
  • 5 min read

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

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

Maryland modifies Pick 5 configuration

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 1
  • 3 min read

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

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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 / 2 years
  • 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.

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