As has been widely reported (including here), the Maryland Racing Commission is in the process of adopting a variety of rules in response to the spate of breakdowns in January and February at Laurel.
Category Archive: Maryland Racing Commission
Mar 15 2013
Our thoughts: Tackling the breakdown problem
When it comes to the recent spate of breakdowns at Laurel, there’s a lot we don’t know. In racing, not knowing a lot usually means inertia wins, and nothing happens. To its credit, the Maryland Racing Commission has nevertheless moved to take action to promote the safety of our horses and riders.
Mar 13 2013
What’s causing Laurel’s breakdowns?
They came from all walks of racing life. Connor the Conch had seemed likely to be a lifetime maiden until breaking through in January, in his 18th start. Ling Ling Qi was the sort of hard knocker it’s easy to love, with 10 victories and over $270,000 in earnings in his 48-race career.
Mar 11 2013
Increase in breakdowns has horsemen, regulators looking for answers
A recent spate of fatal breakdowns at Laurel Park has left horsemen and regulators worried, puzzled over the cause, and committed to finding answers.
Feb 19 2013
Drugs, claiming, breeding, stakes — a busy day at the Racing Commission
A spirited Maryland Racing Commission meeting this afternoon left heads spinning as it dealt with medication and claiming rules, heard recommendations from the Breeding Task Force and learned the details of the spring stakes schedule.
Dec 18 2012
Rainbows and group hugs at MRC meeting
A rainbow spanned the grandstand at Laurel Park this afternoon. But it was nothing compared to the sweetness and light flying around inside, as December’s meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission turned into the rarest of all racing occasions: a lovefest.
Dec 14 2012
Maryland racing completes “really big deal”
“It is,” said Maryland Horse Breeders Association president Tom Bowman, “a really big deal.”
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