También, Maryland es el anfitrión orgulloso del Preakness, la segunda joya de la Corona Triple de carreras de caballos de pura sangre. Esta Comisión incluye los dos sitios fuera de las carreras. 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. La Comisión de Carreras de Caballos de Maryland The Maryland Racing Commission is not affiliated with Maryland Gaming or the Maryland State Lottery. E-mail Maryland Racing Commission for more information. All of these measures protect and perpetuate first class horse racing in Maryland. The Maryland Racing Commission also maintains its own lab to test for drugs in horses to maintain the integrity of the sport. The Commission ensures proper distribution of wagering dollars and regularly reviews the financial statements of the racing associations. Maryland is also the proud host of the Preakness, the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.Īll 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. This includes Maryland's seven off-track betting sites. The Maryland Racing Commission oversees and regulates both the harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland.