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Laurel Park
04
Dec
  • David Richardson
  • Gary Capuano
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Racing Commission
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Mike Rogers
  • track surface

“Gun-shy” horsemen sound off on Laurel Park track surface

  • Frank Vespe / 1 year
  • 1
  • 4 min read

The final Maryland Racing Commission meeting of the 1/ST era of racing included discussion, once again, of the condition of the Laurel Park main track.

14
Jun
  • Aidan Butler
  • Dennis Moore
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Timonium
  • track surface

Pimlico meet to extend into August

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

With complications in the project to redo the dirt course at Laurel Park, racing is now expected to continue at Pimlico until August 27 Timonium meet.

21
Jul
  • Glen Kozak
  • Grayson-Jockey Club Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit
  • Jamie RIchardson
  • Jim Pendergest
  • Mick Peterson
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • track surface

Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety

  • Teresa Genaro / 10 years
  • 2
  • 5 min read

Dirt tracks pose numerous challenges to track superintendents. Surface consistency and improved safety require digging beneath the surface.

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