track surface Archives • The Racing Biz

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

Frank Vespe / 1 year

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.

Aidan Butler
Dennis Moore
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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.

Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety

Teresa Genaro / 11 years

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

Pimlico meet to extend into August

Tracks dig beneath surface’s surface for safety

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