Tom Chuckas Archives • The Racing Biz

Juan Vazquez suspension could keep him out of racing to 2025

by Frank Vespe | Jul 20, 2022 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 2 |

Trainer Juan Vazquez will, unless his appeal succeeds, be out of racing until 2025 after PA stewards suspended his license in an animal cruelty case.

Rich Strike offers argument for Triple Crown change

by Frank Vespe | May 13, 2022 | Breaking, Opinion, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 2 |

Rich Strike’s defection from the Preakness is one more argument for changing the series’ configuration to acknowledge changes in horsemanship.

Penn National, Presque Isle to add days

by Guest Author | Sep 29, 2021 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 0 |

Penn National and Presque Isle Downs will both add days after their respective requests were approved by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission.

Parx sweep yields “significant” contraband

by Frank Vespe | May 27, 2021 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania | 0 |

An “enforcement action” at Parx Racing yielded significant contraband, the state Racing Commission learned, and is the first of several such actions.

Tim Ritvo: Handle, facilities keys for Maryland racing

by Frank Vespe | Nov 26, 2014 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 4 |

Stronach Group’s Tim Ritvo said today that Maryland racing must grow its handle, rejuvenate its aging facilities, and promote greater regional cooperation.

Maryland racing task force to have broad scope

by Frank Vespe | Nov 26, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

The Maryland Racing Commission’s new task force to scope out the industry’s place in a changing landscape will have a broad mission, Chair Bruce Quade said.

Tom Chuckas to resign from Maryland Jockey Club

by The Biz | Nov 26, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories | 2 |

Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas will resign his position effective November 30, the Stronach Group has announced.

QuickTake: Big day

by The Biz | Nov 19, 2014 | Breaking, Featured Races, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Opinion, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

QuickTake: The Maryland Jockey Club’s “big day” strategy appears to be gathering momentum.

Maryland Racing Commission talks Virginia

by The Biz | Jul 16, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business | 2 |

The Maryland Racing Commission yesterday discussed ongoing issues in Virginia and wondered whether it was time for Maryland to reconsider its own schedule.

Tom Chuckas looks back, and ahead

by The Biz | Jul 3, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, MD Racing, Top Stories | 1 |

We spent a few minutes with Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas to get his take on the Bowie training center, takeout, the Preakness, and more.