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DLLR's Maryland Racing Commission

Multi-Jurisdictional License Application
(PDF document, 117KB, download Adobe Acrobat for free)

Disciplinary Actions

 

The Maryland Racing Commission oversees and regulates both the harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland.  This includes Maryland's four off-track betting sites in Frederick, Cecil, and Charles counties.  Maryland is also the proud host of the Preakness, the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.

 

Maryland Racing Commission

About the Racing Commission
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
Minutes of Public Meetings
Date and Location of Next Public Meeting
Annual Report
Law and Regulations
 

Locations

Race Tracks
Satellite Simulcast Betting Facilities
Maryland Racing Commission Laboratory
     
 

 

Racing Information

North American Pari-Mutuel Regulators Association
(currently unavailable)

Multi-Jurisdictional License Application
(PDF document, 117KB, download Adobe Acrobat for free)

Public Rulings
(currently unavailable)

Maryland Thoroughbred Racing Information
Thoroughbred Breeding Statistics
U.S.T.A.
Maryland Harness Racing Information
Maryland Standardbred Race Fund
     

All of the participants, from the track itself to the jockeys to the concessionaires who provide the food and drink at the racetrack, are licensed by the Maryland Racing Commission.  The Commission ensures proper distribution of wagering dollars and regularly reviews the financial statements of the racing associations.  The Maryland Racing Commission also maintains its own lab to test for drugs in horses to maintain the integrity of the sport.  All of these measures protect and perpetuate first class horse racing in Maryland.  E-mail Maryland Racing Commission for more information.

 

La Comisión de Carreras de Caballos de Maryland

La Comisión de carreras de caballos de Maryland supervise y regula la industria relacionada a las carreras de caballos, incluyendo los caballos con arreos y los caballos de pura sangre. Esta Comisión incluye los cuatro sitios fuera de las carreras en los condados de Frederick, Cecil y Charles. También, Maryland es el anfitrión orgulloso del Preakness, la segunda joya de la Corona Triple de carreras de caballos de pura sangre.

Todos los participantes, desde la carrera a los jinetes y los concesionarios que provean los alimentos y las bebidas obtienen sus licencias de la Comisión de Carreras de Caballos de Maryland. La Comisión asegura la correcta distribución del dinero de las apuestas y examina periódicamente los estados financieros de las asociaciones de carreras. Para mantener la integridad del deporte, la Comisión de carreras de caballos también mantiene su propio laboratorio para realizar las pruebas de drogas en los caballos. Todas estas medidas protegen y perpetúan las carreras de caballos de primera clase en Maryland.

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a Maryland Racing Comission.

 

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Maryland Racing Commission

300 E. Towsontowne Boulevard
Towson, Maryland 21286
(410) 296-9682 
(410) 296-9687  Fax
e-mail:  racing@dllr.state.md.us