Tim Keefe Archives • The Racing Biz

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.

MTHA, others to provide continuing ed platform

by Press Release | Jul 1, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, National news | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) is teaming up with other groups to create a website devoted to horsemen’s continuing education.

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.

Laurel: 10 stakes winners collide in Whiteley

by Press Release | Nov 27, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Saturday’s Frank Whiteley Stakes at Laurel Park is absolutely stacked, featuring 10 stakes winners, among them last-out Grade 3 De Francis Dash winner Laki.

MD Million: Hello Beautiful tackles Distaff

by Press Release | Oct 21, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Hello Beautiful, winner of the 2019 Md. Million Lassie, will try her hand against older foes in Saturday’s Distaff as she tries to get back on track.

Coconut Cake pointed to Maryland Million

by Press Release | Oct 10, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Coconut Cake, winner of three straight, is aiming at the Maryland Million DIstaff, trainer Tim Keefe said.

Tasty! Three straight for Coconut Cake

by Press Release | Sep 17, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Coconut Cake is now three-for-four, and trainer Claudio Gonzalez celebrated the summer meet training title today at Laurel Park.

Maryland Commission shelves Lasix-free baby races

by Frank Vespe | Jun 25, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 2 |

The Stronach Group came to the Maryland Racing Commission for an endorsement of Lasix-free baby races. Instead it got a tongue-lashing.

No-Lasix 2-year-old races in Maryland prompt debate

by Frank Vespe | Jun 18, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 1 |

The Stronach Group announced it would restrict 2yo races in Maryland to horses not on Lasix – which may put them at odds with horsemen and the Commission