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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Christopher L. Merz, with more than a decade in horse racing operations, compliance, business strategy, and oversight, has been named the executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, according to a release from the Maryland Department of Labor. “The horse racing industry is rapidly transforming across the United States and we look forward to Christopher Merz guiding Maryland racing through this next era,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “He is a talented leader who has returned to Maryland with a wealth of experience in new sports entertainment paradigms, business operations, and safety–all essential to the future success of horse racing in Maryland.” Merz has served as senior director of racing operations at Canterbury Park in Minnesota, director of racing and racing secretary at Santa Anita, and racing secretary at the Maryland Jockey Club. His most recent work as a consultant “focused both on providing guidance for executing efficient business operation practices in horse racing and implementing practices that promote Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and jurisdictional compliance,” said the release. “I am profoundly grateful to Governor Moore, Secretary Wu, and the Maryland Racing Commission for entrusting me with this pivotal role as we embark on a transformative era in horse racing,” said Merz. “Together with our industry stakeholders and horsemen, passionate bettors, and devoted fans, we will propel the sport into an innovative and sustainable future while also honoring Maryland's rich racing heritage.” A graduate of the University of Arizona, Merz continues to be a part of HISA's Emergency Medical Response Training and Certification Committee and the Racing Operations Committee. He has also served on the American Graded Stakes Committee. Merz's appointment as executive director follows the retirement of Mike Hopkins after 40 years of service. The post Christopher L. Merz Named Executive Director of the Maryland Racing Commission appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
I think you'll find the Rapahoe Beach is a bit stony. Although better elevated viewing facilities for the General Public than Riccarton or Trentham. -
I've just had an idea. Cheaper than the other one, and likely to be much more fun. A series with points earned by winners of selected races over the recent Coast circuit and including the Chatham Island Cup winner. Final to be held on the beach at Rapahoe. North Islanders ineligible apart from Kenny Rae, he has a S.I passport. No quarantine required, winner[s] paid in blue cod and crayfish. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
7th-Gulfstream, $75,000, Msw, 1-8, 3yo, f, 5 1/2f (AWT), 1:03.62, ft, 5 3/4 lengths. CLOE (f, 3, Tiz the Law–Nuhood, by Smart Strike), given a 4-1 chance in this debut, broke running and was soon headed by the rail-running Armande (Candy Ride {Arg}) through an opening quarter in :22.86. Head and head with that rival approaching the home turn, Cloe inched clear straightening for home and exploded late to win by an easy 5 3/4-length margin over firster My Anticipation (Maclean's Music). Favored Mischief in Motion (Into Mischief) never got into the mix of things and finished last of seven. Unraced Nuhood is a daughter of dual Grade I winner Habibti (Tabasco Cat), also responsible for MGSW Eldaafer (A.P. Indy) in addition to Muhaawara (Unbridled's Song), dam of GIII Gotham winner Shagaf (Bernardini). The mare was most recently bred to Atta Boy Roy. Sales history: $80,000 Ylg '23 FTKJUL; $145,000 RNA 2yo '24 OBSMAR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $45,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Lugamo Racing Stable LLC; B-Crosshaven Bloodstock (KY); T-Victor Barboza, Jr. The post Tiz the Law’s Chloe Debuts a Winner at Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
A great move then. A lot of criticism was made about the May date of the Auckland Pacing Cup . A lot of the top horses are at the end of a long campaign by then. ( that starts in October for them leading up to Cup Week in Nov) so to change the date to NYEve a brilliant move as the horses have residule fitness from November and a great stepping stone to all the Aussie feature races in late summer like the Hunter Cup and Miracle Mile , and will be a Force in them accordingly. Auckland Cup Placegetter's Republican Party, Merlin and Sooner The Better all sure to go well with this good programming. HRNZ doing a great Job. (and holiday crowds can enjoy the amazing action too) too bloody cold in May to be out at night lol.
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