Michael Algeo Archives • The Racing Biz

Md Racing Commission “cannot rely” on some tests

by Frank Vespe | Feb 1, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission today overturned a phenylbutzone positive called during a period last year when its testing lab was unaccredited.

Laurel Park gets green light to resume racing

by Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

After hearing from various stakeholders, the Maryland Racing Commission permitted Laurel Park to resume racing this Thursday.

MRC to meet Tuesday to assess Laurel Park surface

by Frank Vespe | Dec 13, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The Maryland Racing Commission will hold a virtual meeting December 14 to determine whether to permit racing at Laurel Park to resume later this week.

Laurel Park: Racing “ain’t gonna happen unless MRC feels it’s safe”

by Frank Vespe | Dec 8, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

In a spirited meeting Tuesday, the Maryland Racing Commission indicated that it intends to take a more assertive role on the Laurel Park track surface.

Pimlico to host two 2022 meets

by Frank Vespe | Oct 28, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

The Maryland Racing Commission Oct. 28 awarded 168 racing dates for 2022 to the Md. Jockey Club, with Pimlico set to host meets in both May and August.

On Laurel track surface, making sure “you don’t get there again”

by Frank Vespe | Aug 6, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |

The closure of Laurel Park because of the track surface has been a trial for many. But avoiding it in future isn’t just a matter of rebuilding the track.

Md Racing Commission frustrated with Laurel track issues

by Frank Vespe | Apr 23, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Simmering frustration over the condition of the Laurel Park dirt track boiled over at Thursday’s Maryland Racing Commission meeting.

Court blasts Md. Racing Commission hearing procedures, remands 2020 Geisha Stakes case

by Frank Vespe | Feb 25, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

A circuit court judge ruled that the Maryland Racing Commission’s hearing procedures deprived petitioners of a fair hearing and remanded a case involving the 2020 Geisha Stakes.

Off to the Races podcast: Michael Algeo featured

by Press Release | Oct 16, 2020 | Audio, Breaking, Business, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, former Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo joins us.

Md. Commission approves no-Lasix baby races

by Frank Vespe | Jul 16, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday approved banning Lasix in 2-year-old races and graded stakes, just weeks after a contentious blowup over those issues.