Laurel ended and Pimlico began this past week, and plenty of news from both. Laurel ended with a bang as wagering showed solid gains during the winter meet versus winter 2012.
Category Archive: Maryland racing
Mar 26 2013
Deadline nears for Constant Star contest for off-track Thoroughbreds
Got a horse whose racing days might be done? Looking to get him retrained for a new career — and to do so affordably? Turns out that February 1 is your lucky day — because the good folks at Thoroughbred Placement Resources are sponsoring the “Constant Star Off-Track Thoroughbreds for Sport Contest,” and one lucky …
Mar 22 2013
And in happier news…
The feel-good stories du jour at Laurel were that…. … Bullet Catcher did the second most noteworthy thing of his career. The first — recounted here (here) –came back in January, when the four year-old son of Strong Hope divested himself of the pesky encumbrance of a rider and gave himself a cool taste of …
Mar 22 2013
Claiming rules redux, plus a birthday party!
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.
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 12 2013
Mid-Atlantic states commit to uniform medication and testing program
FROM A THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION RELEASE In a bold move towards the uniform regulation of medication and drug testing in North American racing, the regulators of eight states in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast have committed to implement a uniform medication and drug testing program. The agreement, spearheaded by the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA), represents …
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