Racing News

Singlino Seeks Second Career Stakes Win in $100,000 Heft

12/23/2020
Street Lute Goes After Fourth Stakes in $100,000 Gin Talking
Reassured Tries Two Turns Again in $100,000 Howard County
Miss Leslie Gets Class Test in $100,000 Anne Arundel County
 
LAUREL, MD – No horse has come closer to beating Jaxon Traveler this year than Singlino, and the stakes-winning gelding won’t have his undefeated rival around when he returns to cap the 2020 season in the $100,000 Heft Saturday, Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
 

Harpers First Ride Looks to Continue Run in $100,000 Native Dancer

12/22/2020
G3 Winner Laki, Whereshetoldmetogo Tangle in $100,000 Dave’s Friend
Dontletsweetfoolya Goes for Fifth Straight in $100,000 Willa On the Move
 
LAUREL, MD – MCA Racing Stable’s Harpers First Ride, winner of the historic Pimlico Special (G3) over Preakness (G1) weekend in October, will get one more chance to add to what has been a spectacular season in the $100,000 Native Dancer Saturday, Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
 

Jockey Toledo Rides Four Winners Sunday at Laurel

12/20/2020
Rainbow 6 Carryover for Return of Live Racing Dec. 26
Christmastide Day Program Offers Eight Stakes Worth $850,000
 
LAUREL, MD – Robert L. Cole’s Seize the Day went all the way on the lead to cap a four-win afternoon for jockey Jevian Toledo Sunday at Laurel Park.
 

Eres Tu Seeks Second Straight Stakes Win in G3 Allaire du Pont

12/20/2020
Tops Eight Stakes Worth $850,000 on Dec. 26 Christmastide Day Card
 
LAUREL, MD – Edward Seltzer and Beverly Anderson’s Grade 2-placed Eres Tu, unbeaten in two starts since returning from more a year layoff, goes after her third straight win and second in a stakes in the $150,000 Allaire du Pont (G3) Saturday, Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
 

Lots of Winners in Friday's Stronach 5

12/18/2020
Returns $838.70
 
LAUREL, MD – There were 142 winning tickets on Friday’s Stronach 5, each worth $838.70.
 
The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park as well as an industry-low 12-percent takeout.
 

Another Broad Tops 22 Nominees to G3 Allaire du Pont Dec. 26

12/18/2020
Among Eight Stakes Worth $850,000 on Christmastide Day Program
Maryland Million Sprint Winner Karan’s Notion Tests Streak Saturday
 
LAUREL, MD – Farfellow Farm Ltd.’s Another Broad, twice Grade 2-placed this year, and a half-dozen fellow stakes winners are among 22 horses nominated to the $150,000 Allaire du Pont (G3) Saturday, Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
 

Friday's Stronach 5 Features Competitive Fields, Two on the Turf

12/17/2020
All-Star Ticket $108
 
LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, featuring an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will feature five competitive races from Gulfstream Park and Laurel Park, including two on the turf.
 
The Stronach 5 kicks off at 3:49 ET with the eighth race from Laurel and concludes with Gulfstream’s 10th race at 5:10 ET.
 
Handicappers from Gulfstream and Laurel have put together a Stronach 5 ticket of $108.

Winter Storm Cancels Live Racing Thursday at Laurel

12/17/2020
Simulcasting Remains Open
 
LAUREL, MD – Due to a winter storm that moved across the region bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain, the Maryland Jockey Club announced live racing at Laurel Park has been cancelled Thursday, Dec. 17.
 
The Maryland Jockey Club’s simulcast locations will remain open.
 

Stakes Winner Naughty Thoughts Returns in Thursday Allowance

12/16/2020
Carryovers in Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 for Nine-Race Program
Nominations for Dec. 26 Stakes Due Thursday; Entries Taken Saturday
 
LAUREL, MD – Rafael Lopez’s stakes-winning sophomore filly Naughty Thoughts is entered to make just her second start since mid-March as live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday.
 

Undefeated Jaxon Traveler May Target Jan. 16 Stakes at Laurel

12/13/2020
2YO Hello Hot Rod Helps Russell Take Over Fall Meet Training Lead
 
LAUREL, MD – One of the newest stakes on the Maryland Jockey Club calendar may land a star attraction for its inaugural running next month.
 
West Point Thoroughbreds and Marvin Delfiner’s 2-year-old stakes winner Jaxon Traveler, undefeated through three starts, could make his sophomore debut in the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Jan. 16 at Laurel Park.