Speedyness Turns Back in Distance for Not For Love
Stakes winners clash in competitive Conniver LAUREL, MD – Speedyness cuts back three-eighths of a mile for Saturday’s $75,000 Not For Love Stakes for state-bred or -sired older horses racing six furlongs at Laurel Park. Considering Speedyness’ good early zip, trainer Jamie Ness seemed only mildly concerned about the distance change when contacted on Tuesday […]
Rominski Reels Off Fifth Straight Victory
Rosieontheriver rolls for third lifetime win LAUREL, MD – Long layoff. No problem. Rominski returned from a 259-day break to win his fifth consecutive race, a $56,000 allowance with a $55,000 claiming option for 4-year-olds and upward at six furlongs. Trained by Brittany Russell and ridden by Sheldon Russell, Rominski was just too fast for […]
Exploration Discovers Laurel’s Winner’s Circle
Double Airo finds the mark LAUREL, MD – Although he took somewhat of a circuitous route, Exploration discovered the winner’s circle in today’s eighth race at Laurel Park, a $49,000 first-level allowance for 4-year-olds and upward at six furlongs. Piloted by Jevian Toledo, Exploration broke last in the four-horse field and settled three wide in […]
Cataleya Strike Kicks Them Down in Friday Feature
Top Blood upsets optional claimerMongan earns first win in over eight years LAUREL, MD – Trainer Rodolfo “Rudy” Sanchez-Salomon has always liked Cataleya Strike. He debuted the then-colt in a two-turn stakes heat at Timonium in 2023. Although he trailed throughout that race, Cataleya Strike has benefited from Sanchez-Salomon’s various tinkerings throughout his career. The […]
Prado Road Displays New Dimension in Laurel Sunday Feature
Three winners for jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Brittany Russell LAUREL, MD – Although it couldn’t be considered a marital spat, trainer Brittany Russell and her husband, jockey Sheldon Russell, disagreed as it pertained to Prado Road’s path to victory in Sunday’s featured seventh race at Laurel Park, a $48,000 state-bred or -sired allowance at […]
Barbadian Runner Game in Miracle Wood
Onyx Ten wins second straight stakes in Wide Country LAUREL, MD – After lugging in during the stretch run of his second consecutive race, a third-place finish in the Maryland Juvenile Championship on Dec. 7, trainer Henry Walters decided it was time for some changes. Walters added blinkers and a new bit to cure Barbadian […]
Secret Zipper Wins Fourth Straight
Late Nite Call graduates in speedy fashion LAUREL, MD – He’s no longer a secret. Secret Zipper won his fourth consecutive start when he wired a solid field in Friday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $53,000 second-level allowance with a $40,000 claiming option at 1 1/16 miles. Trained by Gary Capuano for owner […]
John Banno Named Director of Racing Surfaces
Veteran Track Superintendent to manage dirt surfaces at TMJC properties LAUREL, MD – The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) announced today that it has hired John Banno as Director of Racing Surfaces. Previously the Track Superintendent at Thistledown, Banno brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role. He will oversee the TMJC […]
Spectacular Bid Top Three Clash in Miracle Wood
Icona Mama makes seasonal debut in Wide Country LAUREL, MD – The top three finishers from last month’s Spectacular Bid Stakes square off once more in Saturday’s $100,000 Miracle Wood for 3-year-olds racing one mile at Laurel Park. The Miracle Wood shares top billing on the nine-race program with the $100,000 Wide Country Stakes for […]
Regaled Kicks Them Down In Sunday Feature
Del Fabbro rides first North American winner LAUREL, MD – “Bloodlines rule,” trainer Sammy Davis said after Regaled rallied from last to first to prevail in Sunday’s featured seventh race at Laurel Park, a $53,000 second-level allowance with a $40,000 claiming option for fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles. Regaled wore blinkers for the […]
