Racing News

Hybrid Eclipse Gets Job Done in Thirty Eight Go Go

11/12/2022

Recruiter Secures Win in $100,000 James F. Lewis III
Twice as Sweet Powers to $100,000 Smart Halo Victory

LAUREL, MD – The Elkstone Group’s Grade 2-placed Hybrid Eclipse, under a patient ride from Sheldon Russell, split horses in mid-stretch and went on to earn her second stakes win in Maryland this year in Saturday’s $100,000 Thirty Eight Go Go at Laurel Park.

Leading Rider Jeiron Barbosa Returning to Action Next Weekend

11/11/2022

3YO Filly Baby Man Takes Two-Race Win Streak into Stakes Debut

LAUREL, MD – Jeiron Barbosa, the leading rider at Laurel Park’s ongoing fall meet and a top contender for the Eclipse Award as champion apprentice, will return to action next weekend after escaping serious injury from a Nov. 8 fall at Parx.

Live Racing Returns Friday with $23,677 Rainbow 6 Carryover

11/10/2022

9 Live Races, Food & Drink Specials on Military Appreciation Day
Maryland Stakes Winners Among Challengers in Claiming Crown Jewel
Nominations for Thanksgiving Weekend Stakes Close Friday, Saturday

LAUREL, MD – A pair of allowance races, a five-figure jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow 6 and a salute to military families highlight Friday’s return of live racing at Laurel Park.

‘Fit’ Honeyquist Staying Home for $100,000 James Lewis III

11/08/2022

Unbeaten Bound by Destiny Tests Streak in $100,000 Smart Halo

LAUREL, MD – Honeyquist, a son and grandson of juvenile champions, will get a chance to further the family legacy when he faces stakes company for the second straight start in Saturday’s $100,000 James F. Lewis III at Laurel Park.

The 11th running of the Lewis for 2-year-olds and 26th edition of the $100,000 Smart Halo for 2-year-old fillies, both sprinting six furlongs, join the $100,000 Thirty Eight Go Go for fillies and mares 3 and up on the 10-race program.

Malibu Beauty Chasing Fourth Stakes Win in Thirty Eight Go Go

11/07/2022

Anchors Three Stakes Worth $300,000 in Purses Saturday at Laurel

LAUREL, MD – ZWP Stable, Inc. and Non Stop Stable’s Malibu Beauty, exiting a runner-up finish in the Maryland Million Distaff for a second straight year, goes up against the likes of graded-stakes placed Hybrid Eclipse and Beguine as she chases a fourth career stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Thirty Eight Go Go at Laurel Park.

Merryman Celebrates Caravel’s Breeders’ Cup Triumph

11/06/2022

Maryland Native Bred 42-1 Upset Winner of G1 Turf Sprint
Laurel to Host First of Three Straight Live Monday Programs

LAUREL, MD – One year after congratulating her older sister, Laurel Park-based trainer Katy Voss, on breeding a Breeders’ Cup winner, Elizabeth Merryman got a turn on the receiving end.

G3 Winner Cordmaker Chasing $1 Million Mark in Friday Feature

11/03/2022

7YO Fan Favorite Less than $11,000 Shy of Milestone After 36 Starts

Twixt Winner Battle Bling Tops Thirty Eight Go Go Nominees

10/30/2022

James F. Lewis, Smart Halo for Juveniles Also on Nov. 12 Card
3YO Colt Mauritius Makes Successful Return to Racing Sunday

LAUREL, MD – A quartet of multiple stakes winners and three graded-stakes placed horses led by recent Twixt winner Battle Bling are among 20 fillies and mares nominated to the $100,000 Thirty Eight Go Go Saturday Nov. 12 at Laurel Park.

Stakes on Horizon for Undefeated Juvenile Colt Post Time

10/29/2022

Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $15,850 for Sunday’s Program

LAUREL, MD – Hillwood Stable’s 2-year-old Frosted colt Post Time, undefeated through his first two starts, may be headed for stakes company when he makes his return to the races.

Prince of Jericho Impressive Maiden Winner Friday

10/28/2022

Jockeys Barbosa, Karamanos Register Friday Hat Tricks

LAUREL, MD – Michael Dubb and Morris Bailey’s 2-year-old colt Prince of Jericho graduated with aplomb in his second career start, rolling to a popular 11 ¾-length maiden special weight triumph Friday at Laurel Park.

Ridden by Sheldon Russell for his wife, trainer Brittany Russell, Prince of Jericho ($5) covered six furlongs in 1:11.77 over a fast main track. Feeling Woozy made a late run to be a distant second.