Christopher Merz has been named the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, according to the state’s ...

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Merz’s appointment as executive director follows the retirement of Mike Hopkins after 40 years of service to the state of ...

The Maryland racing community will come together in January to celebrate the life and legacy of Rodney Jenkins, a beloved trainer and equestrian who left an indelible mark on Maryland racing.

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, ...