“Hot potato” Pimlico Plus bill moving towards passage
An amended version of the Pimlico Plus legislation began a sprint to the finish line, passing quickly through the Senate en route to House consideration.
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Tag: Maryland Racing Commission
Maryland Racing Commission: No-show appellants to be fined
The Maryland Racing Commission decided Tuesday it would fine people who appeal stewards’ decisions but no-show their appeals.
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“To control our destiny”: Advocates make case for “Pimlico Plus”
Advocates of the Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority’s “Pimlico Plus” plan portray it as a chance to get a clean slate and “control our destiny.”
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Maryland Racing Commission notes for Jan. 2, 2024
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission greeted a new chair, agreed to continue its relationship with HISA, and more.
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Longtime Maryland racing commissioner Ernie Grecco passes
Longtime Maryland Racing Commission member Ernie Grecco, a friend to labor and a fan of Pimlico Race Course, passed this week at 81.
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Md. Racing Commission approves tentative 2024 racing dates
The Md. Racing Commission approved placeholder racing dates for 2024, but with no agreement in place between horsemen and the tracks, work remains.
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Pimlico to host September meet
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved a 9-day September meet at PImlico even as plans to close the track for training come into focus.
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Michael Algeo steps down from “emasculated” Commission
Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.
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Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel
The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.
Read More MRC chair Michael Algeo to receive special merit award
Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.
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Laurel Park gets Commission OK to resume racing
The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.
Read More Laurel Park could resume racing Saturday
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
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