Racing News

Laurel Park Resumes Racing Friday

02/26/2015

$25,000 Pick 5 Carryover, Russell Seeks 1,000th Win

LAUREL, MD., 02/26/15 ---Live racing returns to Laurel Park this weekend with 10-race programs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Laurel Cancels Sunday Program Due To Weather Conditions

02/22/2015

LAUREL, MD - Laurel Park cancelled its live program Sunday due to severe weather conditions.

The fast-moving winter storm is expected to clear the area by this afternoon. Laurel will remain open for simulcast wagering.    

 Live racing resumes Friday, Feb. 27 with a 12:30 p.m. first race post time.
 

Laurel Cancels Saturday Program After Two Races Due To Weather

02/21/2015

LAUREL, MD- Laurel Park cancelled its live program after the second race Saturday due to severe weather conditions.

Racing was cancelled after the early daily double. Dr. Bolt won the first race and Whollly Hughes won the second, providing jockey Sheldon Russell with his 998th career victory.

 Laurel remained open for simulcast wagering.

Laurel Cancels Live Racing Friday Due To Weather Conditions

02/19/2015

Will Remain Open for Simulcast Wagering

LAUREL, MD. 02/19/15---Laurel Park announced today it has cancelled its Friday afternoon program due to extreme frigid conditions.

Misconnect Pulls Upset in G3 General George

02/16/2015

Surges Late to Catch Cutty Shark at Wire in $250,000 Stakes

            LAUREL, MD. 02/16/15 --- Racing for the first time in Maryland, Repole Stable’s Misconnect made a dramatic late surge in the final 50 yards to catch Cutty Shark at the wire and win the $250,000 General George Handicap (G3) by a neck Monday at Laurel Park.

$250,000 General George (G2) Quotes

02/16/2015

LAUREL, MD. 02/16/15

            Jockey Kendrick Carmouche (Misconnect):  "My horse broke really well and I thought if I kept him close he would finish the last eighth of a mile and win. But I knew I had to keep him close. If you look at his races, he only wins from the sixteenth pole. If he's in contention, he will win. But if he's too far off, he won't make up the distance. 

$100,000 Miracle Wood Quotes

02/16/2015

LAUREL, MD. 02/16/15

            Trainer  Donald H. Barr (Savvy Street):  "It went like I planned it. I wanted to bring him off the pace a little bit and  Forest [jockey Forest Boyce] is the best at that.  It was a tough race. The scratch of one of the favorites helped, but my horse has been improving over time. I'm excited to see him go two turns. This is his last one turn race. We hope to go to Pimlico and see what happens.

$100,000 Wide Country Quotes

02/16/2015

LAUREL, MD. 02/16/15


        Trainer Robin Graham (Gypsy Judy):  "I'm really thrilled for this filly. She has been doing everything perfect in the A. M. She really learned a lot from her maiden win. She's been like a different horse [since then]. The post position was perfect for her today. And the race developed like I hoped it would. She was in a perfect position and when she was asked to run she really responded well. This track probably favored her style a little bit today. 

Lady Sabelia Shows the Way in Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap Victory

02/14/2015

Page McKenney Prevails in $100,000 John B. Campbell Handicap with Late Kick
Lunar Surge Surges Late to Capture $100,000 Maryland Racing Media  

           
            LAUREL, MD. 02/14/15---Mrs. Frank P. Wright’s Lady Sabelia demonstrated an affinity for Laurel Park’s racing surface once again Saturday, speeding to her fourth-straight victory over the main track to run away with the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2), a seven-furlong event for fillies and mares.

$100,000 Maryland Racing Media Quotes

02/14/2015

LAUREL, MD. 02/14/15

Winning Jockey Jose Ortiz (Lunar Surge)

              "She broke well but got in trouble on the first turn. I had to relax her a bit so I took her back and she came out of it good. I tried to save all the ground I could. I had an option to go four or six wide or wait and take a chance on rail. My move paid off. When I cut in and asked her for run, she took off.