Leading Eventer Turned Promising Jockey Finding Success in Maryland

LAUREL, MD – People, like horses, can stray from their pedigree. In much the same way a horse bred for turf excels on the dirt, or vice versa, Laurel Park-based apprentice jockey Avery Whisman is gradually proving his success in showing horses can translate to riding Thoroughbreds.

The Magical One Gives Leading Trainer Seventh Win in Four Days
Triple Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Thursday, Aug. 1

LAUREL, MD – Even-money favorite The Magical One powered to an eight-length victory in his career debut Sunday at Laurel Park, putting an exclamation point on a torrid weekend for summer meet-leading trainer Claudio Gonzalez.

LAUREL, MD – Despite the longest shot paying $10.80, the Stronach 5 still rewarded 43 bettors each with $2,746.20 Friday evening.   

Friday’s Stronach 5, featuring an industry-low 12-percent takeout, free past performances and a $100,000 guaranteed pool, started with three consecutive races from Laurel Park with the longest price being $6.60. The last two legs of the Stronach 5 – both from Gulfstream Park – produced winners that returned $10.80 (Gossip Isle) and $7.20 (All D’ Hype).

Laurel’s Leiva Flores Prevails in FEGENTRI Race for Amateur Riders
Friday’s Card Includes Rainbow 6 & Super Hi-5 Carryovers, Stronach 5

LAUREL, MD – Jacks or Better Farm’s graded-stakes placed homebred Old Time Revival, winless in five tries since a victory in the Challedon last fall, rediscovered his stakes-winning form with a front-running 4 ¼-length triumph in Thursday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park.