Racing News

McCarthy Suspended Three Days For Riding Infraction

LAUREL, MD. 02-26-14---The Maryland Racing Commission stewards suspended apprentice Trevor McCarthy three live racing days for an infraction aboard Kid Terrapin in the 10th race February 17.

My Wandy’s Girl Takes Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2)

LAUREL, MD. 2-22-14---After finishing a strong second last year, Gullermo Berrios My Wandy’s Girl returned from New York to win this year’s $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2) for fillies and mares.

Behemoth Reaches Late in John B. Campbell Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 2-22-14---Michelle & Claudio Stable, Inc.’s Behemoth dogged the 1-5 betting favorite until he caught him in the last jump to win the $100,000 John B. Campbell Handicap.

Gaudet Has Two Chances At Winning John B. Campbell Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-20-14---Trainer Linda Gaudet has a 40 percent chance of winning the $100,000 John B. Campbell Handicap, the co-feature Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park. The 1 1/8 mile test for older runners is race six on the card headlined by the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2).

Seven Sprinters Set For Saturday's Rescheduled Barbara Fritchie Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-19-14---The field for Saturday’s $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2) at Laurel Park is significantly different than the one originally scheduled to race last Saturday. Four of filly and mare sprinters will not be competing this weekend, while another has been added into the mix.

Bandbox Swoops And Scores In The General George Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-17-14--- Hillwood Stable LLC’s Bandbox circled a wall of horses and won for the first time in nearly three years, taking the $250,000 General George Handicap (G3) at Laurel Park Monday afternoon.

Ilikecandy Gallops to Victory In The Maryland Racing Media Stakes

LAUREL, MD. 02-17-14---Ilikecandy loves Laurel Park, running her record to three-for-four at the central Maryland track after a dominating seven-length victory in the $100,000 Maryland Racing Media Stakes for fillies and mares Monday afternoon.

Laurel Park Cancels Saturday's Card

Barbara Fritchie, John Campbell Handicaps Rescheduled For Next Weekend

LAUREL, MD. 02-15-14---Due to the powerful snow that hit the Baltimore and Washington D.C. markets this week, live racing at Laurel Park has been cancelled for Saturday, February 15. It is the third consecutive cancellation at the central Maryland track.

Javerre To Defend His Title In Monday's General George Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-14-14---Javerre returns to Laurel Park Monday afternoon in search of a repeat performance in the $250,000 General George Handicap, which will feature nine battle-tested sprinters going seven furlongs. Last year, the Cal Lynch trainee was a driving winner of the Grade 3 sprint at odds of 6-1.

Laurel Park Cancels Friday's Card

LAUREL, MD. 02-14-14---Due to the significant snow that hit the Baltimore and Washington D.C. markets yesterday, live racing at Laurel Park has been cancelled for Friday, February 14.This is the fourth cancellation of the year at the central Maryland track.