Racing News

Zonda Denies My Sistersledge in Maryland Million Ladies

10/19/2019

Mr. d’Angelo Captures Stakes Debut in $125,000 Maryland Million Turf
Hello Beautiful Shines in $100,000 Maryland Million Lassie

LAUREL, MD – On the outside looking in when the day began, Matt Schera’s Zonda drew into the field with an early scratch and went on to deny My Sistersledge a chance at history in Saturday’s $125,000 Ladies at Laurel Park.

Annas Bandit Earns Win in $100,000 Maryland Million Distaff on Saturday

10/19/2019

LAUREL, MD – No Guts No Glory Farm’s Anna’s Bandit got nothing handed to her by her eight rivals Saturday at Laurel Park. Sent to post as the 1-2 favorite, the multiple stakes-winning mare had to earn her 3 ½-length victory in the $100,000 Maryland Million Distaff.

Ournationonparade Graduates in Style in Maryland Million Nursery

10/19/2019

Maiden Triumph Comes for New Connections in Six-Furlong Sprint

LAUREL, MD – Reeves Thoroughbred Racing’s Ournationonparade, making his second start and first since being purchased privately off a narrow loss in his career debut, paid early dividends for his new owners with a commanding 3 ¾-length triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 Maryland Million Nursery at Laurel Park.

Friday Stronach 5 Returns $3,382

10/18/2019

LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, featuring five competitive races from four different tracks and an industry-low 12-percent takeout, returned $3,382.20 Friday afternoon. There were 29 tickets with all five winners.

Long Shot Dothat Dance Looking to Spring Upset in $150,000 Classic

10/18/2019

Foot Abscess Keeps Promising Juvenile Double Crown Out of Nursery
Jockey Pimentel Seeking First Career Classic Win with Clubman
Doors Open at 10:30 A.M. for Maryland Million Day at Laurel
Maryland Loses Veteran Trainer Donald Souder at 85

LAUREL, MD – Burning Daylight Farms Inc.’s Dothat Dance, who nearly sprung an upset at odds of 35-1 last fall, will be a long shot again as the 6-year-old gelding takes another crack at the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic Saturday at Laurel Park.

Friday Stronach 5: Four Tracks, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool

10/17/2019

Industry-Low 12-Pecrent Takeout

LAUREL, MD – Competitive races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields will test bettors in Friday’s Stronach 5.

Laddie Liam Gets Change of Scenery in Maryland Million Nursery

10/17/2019

Hello Beautiful Favored for Stakes Debut in Maryland Million Lassie
Among 11 Stakes on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Oct. 19

LAUREL, MD – Joseph Besecker’s Laddie Liam should enjoy a change of scenery in the Laurel Park starting gate Saturday, when he takes on nine rivals in the $100,000 Maryland Million Nursery.

Beyond the Wire Program Evokes a Sense of Community

10/17/2019

More Than 250 Horses Retired to New Homes in 2 ½ Years

LAUREL, MD – Less than halfway into its third year, Beyond the Wire is evolving into more than just a safe, reliable and successful bridge to find and place retired Thoroughbreds with second homes.

Wide-Open Field of 16 Entered in Maryland Million Turf

10/17/2019

Among 11 Stakes on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Oct. 19

LAUREL, MD – Absent the winners of its past five editions, Saturday’s $125,000 Maryland Million Turf at Laurel Park figures to be a wide-open affair that attracted an overflow field of 16 including a trio of horses from last fall as well as the connections of one former champion.

Saratoga Bob Back to Defend Title in Maryland Million Classic

10/16/2019

$150,000 Stakes Highlights ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Oct. 19
Total of 155 Horses Entered in 12 Races, Five on World-Class Turf Course

LAUREL, MD – Robert Manfuso, Wayne Harrison and Katy Voss’ Saratoga Bob, who earned the biggest victory of his career in last year’s Maryland Million, will make his first start in 20 weeks as he goes about defending his title in Saturday’s $150,000 Classic at Laurel Park.