MTHA, MJC reach 11th-hour deal on way forward on Laurel track surface
An 11th-hour deal between the Md. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Md. Jockey Club provides a way forward for resolving safety concerns.
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Author: Frank Vespe
Maryland Racing Commission meeting could be lively affair
Tuesday’s emergency meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, called to address recent equine fatalities at Laurel Park, may draw numerous horsemen.
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Md. Racing Commission: No racing until “independent assessment” of track
The Maryland Racing Commission will conduct its own analysis of the Laurel Park dirt track and will not permit racing to resume until it is satisfied.
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Maryland horsemen, track owner see injury issue differently
Recent injuries at Laurel Park stem from issues with the racing surface, Maryland horsemen say — a position the track owner seems not to share.
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Track safety concerns prompt Laurel Park closure
Two Thursday horse injuries, one fatal, and the Maryland Racing Commission’s intervention led to a supension of racing at Laurel Park.
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