Mike Rogers Archives • The Racing Biz

Pimlico to close September 1

by Frank Vespe | Jul 2, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

Pimlico will close for racing, training, and wagering September 1, MJC chief MIke Rogers wrote horsemen, as the renewal of Maryland racing ramps up.

Timetable for closing Pimlico to training remains unclear

by Frank Vespe | Sep 7, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 1 |

While the Maryland Jockey Club is moving forward with plans to close Pimlico to training and stabling, when that might occur remains uncertain.

Pimlico to host September meet

by Frank Vespe | Aug 1, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |

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.

Stabling, training may end at Pimlico, consolidate at Laurel

by Frank Vespe | Jun 8, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

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

Maryland stakeholders reach racing accord for rest of ’23

by Frank Vespe | Jun 6, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |

Maryland racing stakeholders have reached accord to continue racing through the end of 2023, the Maryland Racing Commission heard today.

What’s being done to Laurel Park track: “A good cushion serves one purpose”

by Frank Vespe | May 2, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

To hear horsemen tell it, track man John Passero has worked wonders in a short time at Laurel Park. What’s he doing that’s made such a difference?

Track safety concerns prompt Laurel Park closure

by Frank Vespe | Apr 21, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Two Thursday horse injuries, one fatal, and the Maryland Racing Commission’s intervention led to a supension of racing at Laurel Park.

MJC to offer Preakness future wager

by Frank Vespe | Apr 5, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Maryland Jockey Club will offer a future wager on the Preakness Stakes after receiving approval Tuesday from the state Racing Commission.

Laurel Park to honor late rider Avery Whisman

by Press Release | Feb 15, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 1 |

1/ST Racing and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will spearhead a national moment of silence Saturday, Feb. 18 in memory of late jockey Avery Whisman.

MJC imposes strict stable-area rules

by Press Release | Feb 8, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Tough new stable-area rules that include sanctions for violations will help the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) avoid trouble with the state, the company says.