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08
Feb
  • Bobby Lillis
  • Eric London
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Maryland Racing Commission: No-show appellants to be fined

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

The Maryland Racing Commission decided Tuesday it would fine people who appeal stewards’ decisions but no-show their appeals.

Pimlico
12
Jan
  • Alan Foreman
  • Belinda Stronach
  • George Mahoney
  • Gov. Wes Moore
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racetrack Operating Authority
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Pimlico
  • Tim Keefe

“To control our destiny”: Advocates make case for “Pimlico Plus”

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 5
  • 6 min read

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.”

02
Jan
  • George Mahoney
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Mike Hopkins

Maryland Racing Commission notes for Jan. 2, 2024

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

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission greeted a new chair, agreed to continue its relationship with HISA, and more.

Bobby Lillis
16
Dec
  • Ernie Grecco
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission

Longtime Maryland racing commissioner Ernie Grecco passes

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

Longtime Maryland Racing Commission member Ernie Grecco, a friend to labor and a fan of Pimlico Race Course, passed this week at 81.

31
Oct
  • Aidan Butler
  • Alan Foreman
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Pimlico

Md. Racing Commission approves tentative 2024 racing dates

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 4
  • 5 min read

The Md. Racing Commission approved placeholder racing dates for 2024, but with no agreement in place between horsemen and the tracks, work remains.

Pimlico
01
Aug
  • Lori Testerman
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Mike Rogers
  • Pimlico

Pimlico to host September meet

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 4
  • 4 min read

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.

Maryland Racing Commission
19
Jun
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Michael Algeo

Michael Algeo steps down from “emasculated” Commission

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 2
  • 5 min read

Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.

Mage
08
Jun
  • 1st Racing
  • Kent Murray
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland Horse Breeders Association
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Mike Rogers
  • Pimlico
  • Tim Keefe

Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 2
  • 6 min read

The 6-month Maryland racing agreement may allow the Maryland Jockey Club to consolidate training and stabling at Laurel, ending them at Pimlico.

Maryland Racing Commission
14
May
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Michael Algeo

MRC chair Michael Algeo to receive special merit award

  • Press Release / 2 years
  • 2
  • 2 min read

Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.

Rocket Heat
27
Apr
  • 1st Racing
  • Aidan Butler
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Tim Keefe

Laurel Park gets Commission OK to resume racing

  • Frank Vespe / 2 years
  • 2
  • 4 min read

The Maryland Racing Commission signed off Thursday morning on allowing racing at Laurel Park to resume on the recommendation of the stakeholders.

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