Racing News

Laurel Cancels Sunday Live Racing

LAUREL, MD., 03/08/15 – Laurel Park cancelled its live program Sunday, March 8 due to weather-related problems. Laurel will remain open for simulcast wagering.

Laurel is scheduled to return to live racing Thursday, March 12 with a Pick 5 carryover of $29,500 and a 12:30 p.m. first race post.

Russell Wins 1,000th Race at Aqueduct

Laurel Reschedules Private Terms and Caesar’s Wish to March 21

LAUREL, MD., 03/07/15 – Maryland-based jockey Sheldon Russell won the 1,000th race of his career Saturday in style by guiding Shayjolie to victory in the $100,000 Cat Cay Stakes at Aqueduct.

Laurel Cancels Saturday’s Live Races

Simulcast Wagering and Champions Handicapping Tournament Will Go On

LAUREL, MD., 03/07/15 --- Laurel Park announced today it will cancel Saturday’s live races due to track conditions.

Laurel Cancels Friday’s Live Racing, Weather To Clear This Weekend

“We’ve seen everything this winter,” Sinatra Says

LAUREL, MD., 03/06/15 --- Laurel Park cancelled its live program Friday, March 6 after a winter snowstorm passed through Thursday sending temperatures to record lows and dropping six inches of snow in the area.

Laurel Park Cancels Thursday’s Live Races Due To Weather Conditions

LAUREL, MD., 03/05/15 – Laurel Park cancelled its live program and its simulcast programs Thursday, March 5 due to weather conditions.

Jeyran: From Azerbaijan to Laurel Park

LAUREL, MD., 03/04/15 ---At first glance, Jeyran looks like any other thoroughbred in trainer Donald Barr’s barn of predominantly younger horses. Though winless in her first three career starts, it is on paper where the 3-year-old filly truly stands out. 

Canter For The Cause Returns To Pimlico Sunday, May 3

Bring Your Favorite Horse to Pimlico

Walk, Trot or Canter Across Historic Track

Part of Ultimate Girls Day Out on Black-Eyed Susan Day

BALTIMORE, MD., 03/02/15 --- Pimlico Race Course will once again host the popular Canter For The Cause Sunday, May 3, allowing the public to walk, trot or canter their favorite horse on the same track that hosted Seabiscuit and Secretariat.

Laurel Park To Host Champions Handicapping Tournament Saturday, March 7

Win Entry to Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge ($10,000 Value)

Win Three Day Accommodations in Lexington, VIP Breeders' Cup Party Tickets

Over $25,000 Guaranteed Prize Schedule

Laurel Park Cancels Sunday Program Due To Winter Storm

LAUREL, MD., 03/01/15 --- Laurel Park cancelled its live program Sunday due to a winter storm producing snow and freezing rain.

Laurel will remain open for simulcast wagering.       

Live racing resumes Thursday, March 5 with a 12:30 p.m. first race post time.

Laurel Park Cancels Friday Program Due To Track Conditions

LAUREL, MD., 02/27/15 --- Laurel Park cancelled its live program Friday due to a thawing track condition.

Laurel will remain open for simulcast wagering.       

Live racing resumes Saturday, Feb. 28 with a 12:30 p.m. first race post time.