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Even in full control, Stronach will struggle to revive Md. horse racing

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Jay Hancock - Jun. 20 (Opinion) - For all the criticism you can throw at racetrack owner Frank Stronach — and there is plenty — at least give him credit for a consistent position on slots. Over the long term he doesn't think Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park need slot machines to survive. He has said so over the years. He said it again in an interview a few days ago.

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Our Say: Preakness was great; racing's problems remain

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Capital - May. 24 (Editorial) - The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday worked like a charm: beautiful weather, an enthusiastic crowd of more than 105,000 and an exciting race.

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Not even Kegasus horsing around could spoil Preakness Day

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Kevin Cowherd - May. 21 (Opinion) - Let's start with the good news: Even the guy in the cheesy horse costume couldn't spoil things Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. Oh, did Baltimore need a day like this. Look at all we'd been through lately.

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For Motion, no Triple Crown, but no regrets

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Peter Schmuck - May. 21 (Opinion) - In the moments after Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom came up a few feet short of capturing the second jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday, trainer Graham Motion expressed no regret. His horse put on another great show, even if it did not keep its date with racing history.

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Midday News Review - May 20, 2011

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

WYPR - By Dan Rodricks, Julie Bykowicz - May. 20 (Interview) - A look at some of the most interesting local news stories with the reporters who covered them. With another Preakness upon us, we take a look at Maryland horse racing; Gov. O’Malley catches some flak from groups that are usually his allies, and Marylanders already paying more at the pump will soon pay more at the toll booth soon.

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Preakness: Maryland racing's moment of truth

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - May. 19 (Editorial) - From the Alibi Breakfast to the solid-silver Woodlawn Vase and the Black-eyed Susan blanket draped over the winning horse, the Preakness Stakes is steeped in history and tradition. Tomorrow's much-anticipated contest at Pimlico Race Course will be — as it has been for generations — Maryland's biggest annual sporting event.

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Picture Perfect

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

WBAL Radio - By Scott Wykoff - May. 19 (Opinion) - Anyone who has spent any time around the race track knows there are very few, if any, sure bets. Well, I've found not one, but two sure bets at Pimlico. A photo with the credit Jim McCue or Jerry Dzierwinski is a keeper.

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Kegasus Looking Forward To 'Legendary' InfieldFest At The Preakness

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

WBAL Radio - By Scott Wykoff - May. 16 (Interview) - Kegasus, the InfieldFest mascot, spent some time grazing around the infield at Pimlico on Monday ahead of Saturday's 136th Preakness. The half horse, half man is the Maryland Jockey Club's self proclaimed "Lord and Protector of InfieldFest" for the middle jewel of racing's Triple Crown on Saturday in Baltimore.

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Greatness And Goodness

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

WBAL Radio - By Scott Wykoff - May. 15 (Opinion) - Thinking about Barbaro. Since 2006, it's something that I find myself doing each May as the Preakness rolls around.

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Betting on the ponies at Preakness? Don't forget Uncle Sam

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Eileen Ambrose - May. 09 (Opinion) - Taxes on gambling income are as complicated as a triple-part-wheel wager at the racetrack. (Don't ask.) The tax rules depend on the amount won and the type of gambling. Bingo and slots, for instance, have different rules from keno or horse racing.

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The wrong party animal

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Laura Vozzella - Mar. 30 (Opinion) - Leave it to an out-of-town ad agency to invent a mythological creature when Baltimore has authentic, homegrown party animals better suited to promote boozing and betting in the Preakness infield. Instead of dreaming up Kegasus, Washington-based Elevation Ltd. could have found a spokesman among the 13 city Transportation Department workers caught last week allegedly drinking and shooting dice during work hours.

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Maybe 'Get Your Preak On' wasn't so bad

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Andy Green - Mar. 29 (Opinion) - The Maryland Jockey Club’s new advertising/social media campaign to spark ticket sales for the infield during the 2011 Preakness has accomplished two things that heretofore seemed impossible: It found a way to connect the giant, open air frat party that is InfieldFest with the concept of horse racing. And it made last year’s utterly tasteless “Get Your Preak On” campaign seem pretty good.

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Horse tracks seek even bigger trophy from taxpayers

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Jay Hancock - Mar. 20 (Opinion) - Having blown its best opportunity for a slots license, the Jockey Club scrambled and whined for a second chance, spending huge amounts to try to get voters to reject a rival slots casino at Arundel Mills mall. It lost, but the campaign delayed the casino opening and cost the state.

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Race tracks need subsidies

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore Sun - By Steuart Pittman Jr. - Mar. 16 (Opinion) - We in the Maryland horse industry share the frustration, but today we have a message of optimism. Four hundred of us packed the Racing Commission meeting in December to stand up for the legacy of Maryland racing in the face of plans by Penn National Gaming and MI Developments (MID) to end live racing at Laurel and reduce it at Pimlico.

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