Mike Hopkins steps down after 40 years at Md. Racing Commission
Maryland Racing Commission executive director Mike Hopkins will retire after today, ending a career that spanned 40 years and many industry changes.
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Tag: Michael Algeo
Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, September 9 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Read More Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
Read More Off to the Races Radio: Saturday lineup
Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, August 26 with shows in Virginia and Maryland and plenty of great guests.
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Michael Algeo steps down from “emasculated” Commission
Saying it has been “emasculated significantly,” Maryland Racing Commission chair Michael Algeo announced his resignation effective immediately.
Read More MRC chair Michael Algeo to receive special merit award
Maryland Racing Commission chairman Michael Algeo will be honored with a special award of merit from the Maryland Jockey Club.
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Laurel Park could resume racing Saturday
Full training at Laurel Park will resume Thursday morning, and if all goes well, the track may resume live racing as early as Saturday.
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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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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.
Read More 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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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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MJC to offer Preakness future wager
The Maryland Jockey Club will offer a future wager on the Preakness Stakes after receiving approval Tuesday from the state Racing Commission.
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