Racing News

Leading Trainer Eppler ‘Has Come a Long Way'

12/31/2016
Baltimore Native Makes History Clinching Laurel Park Title Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Long before she became the Vice President of Racing and Racing Secretary for the Maryland Jockey Club, Georganne Hale first met trainer Mary Eppler when they both worked on the backstretch at the Timonium Fairgrounds.
 
“I remember when Mary rode her own horse in a race,” Hale said. “Mary has come a long way.”
 

Mandatory Payouts for Saturday’s Closing Day Program

12/30/2016
Carryovers in Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Multi-Race Wagers
 
LAUREL, MD – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved Friday at Laurel Park, creating a jackpot carryover of $12,573.04 for Saturday’s nine-race program that concludes the 52-day fall meet.
 
First race post time is 12:30 p.m.
 

Jockey Toledo Poised to Claim Second Straight Laurel Title

12/30/2016
Second Straight Meet Championship for Rising Star in Maryland
 
LAUREL, MD – Jockey Jevian Toledo’s progression as one of Maryland’s elite riders will be recognized again this weekend when he is formally crowned with his second straight meet title at Laurel Park.
 

Laurel Park Wraps Up Fall Meet With Mandatory Payouts

12/26/2016
Multiple Carryovers For Return of Live Racing Friday
Karamanos Rides Three Winners on Special Monday Program
 
LAUREL, MD – There will be mandatory payouts in the 20-cent Rainbow 6 and 50-cent Late Pick 5 wagers when Laurel Park concludes its 52-day fall meet on Saturday, Dec. 31.
 

Laurel Park’s New Year’s Eve Stakes Draw 132 Nominations

12/24/2016
Graded Stakes Winners Stallwalkin’ Dude, By the Moon, Hot City Girl Among Nominees
 
LAUREL, MD – A total of 132 horses were nominated to five stakes worth $475,000 in purses that help comprise the New Year’s Eve program that wraps up the 52-day fall meet at Laurel Park on Saturday, Dec. 31.
 

Laurel Park Only Place to Play Christmas Eve

12/23/2016
Only Live Card in North America
Two Carryovers Saturday
Special Monday Program Dec. 26
 
LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park will be the only game in town Christmas Eve.
 
Actually, the only game in North America.
 
Laurel Park will serve up a special live nine-race program on Christmas Eve. It is the only live card in North America.
 
First race post time is noon.

Trainer Eppler Approaching History in Maryland; Seeking to Become First Female to Win Laurel Park Meet Title

12/22/2016
Seeking to Become First Female to Win Laurel Park Meet Title
Pointing Multiple Stakes Winner Page McKenney to Late January Return
 
LAUREL, MD –  Mary Eppler is days away from possibly making history in Maryland. 
 
The longtime trainer, based at historic Pimlico Race Course, is approaching a career season in wins. She's already eclipsed her personal best in purse earnings. 
 

Laurel Park Hosting Special Live Christmas Eve Program

12/22/2016
Only Live Card in North America
Closed Christmas Day, Special Monday Program Dec. 26
Five Stakes Worth $475,000 in Purses on Closing Day, Dec. 31
 
LAUREL, MD – As a last-minute gift to racing fans and bettors nationwide, Laurel Park will serve up a special live nine-race program on Christmas Eve, Saturday Dec. 24.
 
It is the only live card in North America being offered on Christmas Eve. 
 

Sweetrayofsunshine Surges Late to Nab Laurel Feature Sunday

12/19/2016
Boys From Boston An Easy Winner in Co-Feature
Live Racing Returns Friday with Nine-Race Program
 
LAUREL, MD – Owned and trained by New York-based Rudy Rodriguez, Sweetrayofsunshine split horses in deep stretch and made one final surge approaching the wire to pass long shot leader Jessica Krupnik and win Sunday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park.
 

Laurel Cancels Live Racing, Simulcasting Available

12/17/2016
LAUREL, MD – Winter conditions including snow, sleet and freezing rain forced the cancellation of Saturday’s nine-race live program at Laurel Park.
 
Laurel, Pimlico Race Course and off-track betting facilities throughout the state will remain open for simulcast wagering on races throughout North America and Latin America.