Tag: Maryland racing commission
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The Coalition Maryland Hasn’t Called Yet
Florida’s Gilligan Racing is building a new thoroughbred track to protect racing from the same consolidation pressures Maryland faces. With Pimlico being rebuilt and the Preakness secured, Maryland should be talking to them now.
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The Commission Was Silent. A Soldier Wasn’t.
Maryland’s Racing Commission met for the first time since significant changes in the horse racing schedule, mostly remaining silent on pressing issues. Retired Colonel Damon Knauss criticized the commission’s lack of action and proposed moving the Preakness to April to enhance its importance. His comments highlighted the need for proactive responses to recent challenges.
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Maryland Was Building a World-Class Racetrack. Nobody Was Checking Who Worked There.
A Maryland audit revealed that the Division of Racing issued nearly 6,000 licenses annually without conducting required criminal background checks since 2018, due to a broken fingerprinting machine. The lack of oversight allowed individuals with criminal histories to be licensed, raising concerns over agency accountability amidst significant state investment in the horse racing industry.
