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Maryland Racing Commission votes for “full, open” jockey insurance bidding
The Maryland Racing Commission today voted to subject its workers’ compensation policy for jockeys to a full and open procurement process handled by the state.

Maryland Jockey Club announces revised winter schedule
The Maryland Jockey Club and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association have modified their live racing dates for the 2014 winter meeting at Laurel Park.

Breeders’ Cup study suggests no Lasix benefit
A new Breeders’ Cup study suggests juveniles don’t benefit from the use of Lasix. But, says the organization, a lot more study is required.

HandleTrak: Region’s wagering… well, never mind
Weather won, in our HandleTrak report.

Delaware horsemen will hold stallion season auction
The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will hold its second annual stallion season auction starting January 5.

LookBack: December 14 questions answered
In our weekly LookBack, we answer the questions the weekend’s racing posed.

TAA accreditation offers Thoroughbred aftercare groups money, “legitimacy”
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance process offers the four accredited mid-Atlantic groups something more than money — “legitimacy,” as one put it.
Laurel Jackpot Pick 5 gets sweetened pot of $200,000
The Laurel Jackpot Pick 5 will now offer a guaranteed $200,000 winning payout to a single winning ticket.

Apprentice Nik Juarez notches first career win
Apprentice rider Nik Juarez, a Maryland native, made his first career mount a winning one aboard favorite Love Heart.

Gabby Gaudet’s longshots and exotic plays for December 14
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.