Racing News

Happy Saver Stays Perfect in $100,000 Federico Tesio Triumph

09/07/2020
145th Preakness (G1) Oct. 3 Could Be Next for Pletcher-Trained Colt
 
LAUREL, MD – Wertheimer and Frere’s homebred Happy Saver, stepping up to stakes company for the first time, kept his perfect record intact through three starts with a popular and professional 1 ½-length victory in Monday’s $100,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park.
 

Never Enough Time Springs Upset in $100,000 Alma North

09/05/2020
Eastern Bay Takes Inside Route in $100,000 Polynesian
Harpers First Ride Captures $100,000 Deputed Testamony
Wicked Awesome Becomes Stakes Winner in $100,000 Twixt
 
LAUREL, MD – R. Larry Johnson’s Maryland homebred Never Enough Time, back in stakes company for the first time in more than a year, led nearly every step of the way and turned back a late challenge from seven-time stakes winner Chalon to win Saturday’s $100,000 Alma North at Laurel Park.

Whereshetoldmetogo Looking for Winner's Circle in Polynesian

09/04/2020
Six-Furlong Sprint One of Four $100,000 Stakes on Saturday Card
Preakness Prep Weekend Continues with Labor Day Program Sept. 7
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Saturday’s Stakes Program
 
LAUREL, MD – Madaket Stables, Ten Strike Racing, Michael Kisber and Black Cloud Racing Stable’s Whereshetoldmetogo returns to Maryland for the first time since winning back-to-back stakes two summers ago in Saturday’s $100,000 Polynesian at Laurel Park.

Friday's Stronach 5 Returns $4,690

09/04/2020
LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, which included a 1-2 favorite winning the last leg, still rewarded players Friday with a return of $4,690.80.
 
The popular wager, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and $100,000 guaranteed pool, featured races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields.
 

Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Thursday Finale

09/03/2020
First Post 12:40 P.M. for Friday’s Live Nine-Race Program
 
LAUREL, MD – A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy lightning rolled through Laurel Park with eight minutes to post, forcing the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Thursday’s ninth-race finale out of safety concerns for its horses and horsemen.
 
Along with the storm, a tornado warning was issued for northeastern Prince George’s County, which includes the Laurel area.

Full Fields and $100,000 Guaranteed Pool in Stronach 5

09/03/2020
LAUREL, MD – Races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a $100,000 guaranteed pool highlight Friday’s popular Stronach 5.
 
The Stronach 5, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will also feature three turf races.
 

Perfect Alibi Gets Chance to Restart in $100,000 Weber City Miss

09/03/2020
G1 Winner Among Field of 13 in 3-Year-Old Filly Stake September 7
 
LAUREL, MD – Tracy Farmer’s Grade 1 winner Perfect Alibi, fed a steady diet of graded-stakes since last summer, will take a step back as she looks to regain her winning form in the $100,000 Weber City Miss Monday, Sept. 7 at Laurel Park.
 

Happy Saver Taking Step Up in Monday's $100,000 Federico Tesio

09/03/2020
1 1/8-Mile Stakes ‘Win and In’ for 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Oct. 3
 
LAUREL, MD – Wertheimer and Frere’s undefeated Happy Saver, a late-developing son of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Super Saver, will take the next step in his progression when he faces stakes company for the first time in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Monday, Sept. 7 at Laurel Park.
 

Chalon Targets Third Straight Win in $100,000 Alma North

09/02/2020
Stablemates Laki, Taco Supream Tangle in $100,000 Polynesian
Cordmaker Looks to End Drought in $100,000 Deputed Testamony
Tasting the Stars Launching Comeback in $100,000 Twixt
 
LAUREL, MD – Lael Stables’ Chalon, a seven-time stakes winner approaching $1 million in career earnings, has another chance to add to her already impressive resume when she headlines Saturday’s $100,000 Alma North at Laurel Park.
 

PREAKNESS 145 ON OCTOBER 3RD TO PROCEED WITHOUT FANS IN ATTENDANCE

09/02/2020
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – September 2, 2020 - The Stronach Group and the Maryland Jockey Club, owners of the legendary Preakness Stakes (G1), announced today that Preakness 145 will proceed without fans in attendance on October 3rd at Pimlico Race Course.