Racing News

Struth Snaps Laurel Losing Streak in Sunday Feature; Sagamore Homebred Riley’s Choice Impressive Maiden Winner

Sagamore Homebred Riley’s Choice Impressive Maiden Winner
Post Time Moves to 12:30 P.M. When Live Racing Resumes Friday
Friday Program Offers Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers 
 
LAUREL, MD – Fitzhugh LLC’s Struth, winless with four seconds from five previous tries at Laurel Park, swept to the lead on the far turn and outran 19-1 long shot Negrito down the stretch to capture Sunday’s featured eighth race.
 

John Jones Rolls to Third Straight Victory Saturday; Week 5 Qualifier in MJC Players’ Challenge Contest Sunday

Week 5 Qualifier in MJC Players’ Challenge Contest Sunday
Premier Parlay Wager Offered on NFL Sundays
 
 LAUREL, MD – Matthew Schera’s John Jones led every step of the way in extending his win streak to three races with a three-length triumph in Saturday’s featured ninth race at Laurel Park.

Justoneofakind Ships In To Capture Laurel Feature Friday; Full Fields for Saturday, Sunday Turf Races

Full Fields for Saturday, Sunday Turf Races
Carryovers in Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 for Saturday
 
 LAUREL, MD – New York shipper Justoneofakind, 19 months removed from her maiden victory, made a successful return to Laurel Park with a three-length triumph in Friday’s featured eighth race.
 

Maryland Million Nursery Next for Maiden Winner In Arrears; Table Jumper Could Punch Maryland Million Ticket in Friday Feature

Table Jumper Could Punch Maryland Million Ticket in Friday Feature
Flash McCaul Seeking First Stakes Win in Maryland Million Classic
Ten Races Scheduled Over World-Class Turf Course to Open Weekend
 
LAUREL, MD – Fresh off an impressive maiden victory last weekend, Narrow Leaf Farm’s In Arrears will make his next start in the $100,000 Maryland Million Nursery, one of 11 races on the 31st Jim McKay Maryland Million program Oct. 22 at Laurel Park.

Jim McKay Maryland Million Pre-Entry Deadline Oct. 12

‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Set for Oct. 22 at Laurel Park
 
LAUREL, MD – Pre-entries close Wednesday, Oct. 12 for the 31st annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Day program to be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at Laurel Park.
 

Jockey Hamilton Earns First Victory of Comeback Sunday

Riding Again at Laurel Following 10-Year Absence
Rainbow 6 Hit for $1,123, Live Racing Returns Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Jockey Steve ‘Cowboy’ Hamilton earned the first victory of his riding comeback Sunday, piloting owner-trainer Robert Vukelic’s Bo Vuk to a 4 ¾-length victory in the third race at Laurel Park.
 
It was Hamilton’s first win in 10 years.
 

Chief Istan Relishes Off Track in $75,000 Challedon

Lovable Lady Extends Streak to Three in $75,000 Politely
20-Cent Rainbow 6 Solved for $12,009 Saturday 
Week 4 Qualifier in MJC Players’ Challenge Contest Sunday
MJC Tracks, Outlets to Simulcast Sunday’s Arc de Triomphe
 

Hand Injury Knocks Jockey Russell Out Indefinitely; Rainbow 6 Carryover Grows to $9,709 for Saturday; Saturday, Sunday Turf Races Moved to Main Track

Former Maryland Leading Rider Hurt Sept. 24 at Laurel Park
In Arrears, Discreet Heat Take Maiden Features Friday
Rainbow 6 Carryover Grows to $9,709 for Saturday
Saturday, Sunday Turf Races Moved to Main Track
 

Mylute Chases Elusive Stakes Victory in $75,000 Challedon; Lovable Lady Takes Win Streak into $75,000 Politely; Rainbow 6 Carryover Stands at $8,832 for Friday Program

Laurel Park News & Notes
Lovable Lady Takes Win Streak into $75,000 Politely
Jockey McCarthy Enjoying Strong Start to Fall Meet
Rainbow 6 Carryover Stands at $8,832 for Friday Program
 

Trainer Capuano Targets Laurel Saturday Stakes Sweep

Seeks First 2016 Victory for Stakes Winner Lexington Street in $75,000 Politely
Sends Out Stakes-Placed Final Prospect in $75,000 Challedon
 
LAUREL, MD – Gary Capuano, off to a strong start at Laurel Park’s fall meet to rank among the leading trainers, looks to maintain his early momentum with starters in each of the two stakes that highlight Saturday’s 10-race program.