Racing News

Stakes Winner Air Token Soars to Feature Race Triumph Friday

01/21/2022

Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Saturday’s 10-Race Program

LAUREL, MD – Air Token, the 2021 Maryland Million Sprint winner owned and trained by Jose Corrales, got an ideal stalking trip under jockey J.D. Acosta and powered to a five-length victory in Friday’s feature race at Laurel Park.

STATEMENT FROM 1/ST RACING REGARDING JOCKEY MYCHEL SANCHEZ

01/21/2022

LAUREL, MD (January 21, 2022) – “After learning of the serious allegations of illegal wagering on the part of jockey Mychel Sanchez, effective immediately 1/ST RACING will institute an indefinite ban against him from training or racing at any 1/ST RACING venue. Any decision regarding Sanchez’s reinstatement will be made at a later time. 1/ST RACING stands on the principles of integrity and accountability, and we believe there is no place in our sport for this kind of unethical and illegal activity.”

 

Juvenile Stakes Winner Joe Making Sophomore Debut Sunday

01/20/2022

Colt Named for President Biden Entered in Two-Turn Allowance
Laurel Hosting First Two Legs of National Weekly Stronach 5 Friday

LAUREL, MD – When The Elkstone Group homebred Joe captured the Maryland Juvenile Dec. 18 at Laurel Park, it provided founder Stuart Grant with an ideal Christmas gift to bestow the colt’s namesake, a longtime family friend who also calls Delaware home.

Friday's Stronach 5: Five Races, Four Tracks in Under 60 Minutes

01/20/2022

Low 12-Percent Takeout

LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5 will feature competitive races Friday from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

The sequence will include an allowance optional claimer for 3-year-old fillies from Gulfstream and wide-open claiming events from Laurel, Santa Anita and Golden Gate.

The Stronach 5, which continues to offer a strong return on investment, will start at 3:55 with Races 9 and 10 from Laurel.

First-Time Starters Featured in Thursday Maiden Special Weight

01/19/2022

Live 10-Race Card Scheduled to Begin at 12:10 P.M.

LAUREL, MD – Live racing is scheduled to return to Laurel Park Thursday with first-time starters from trainers Brittany Russell, Michael Merryman, Jose Corrales and two from Dale Bennett squaring off in the featured maiden special weight.

Post time for the first of 10 races is 12:10 p.m.

MJC Cancels Monday's Live Program at Laurel Park

01/17/2022

Live Racing Scheduled to Return Thursday, Jan. 20

LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club canceled Monday’s special 10-race Martin Luther King Jr. holiday program due to lingering effects of a winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region overnight.

Laurel, Rosecroft Raceway and the MJC OTB Network remain open for simulcasting.

Teenage Sensation Marquez Finalist for Champion Apprentice

01/16/2022

Hiraldo, 35-Time Winner in Maryland Last Year, Also in Top Three
10-Race Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Program Scheduled Monday

LAUREL, MD – Teenage sensation Charlie Marquez, Maryland’s second-leading rider by wins and purse earnings last year, is among three finalists for the Eclipse Award as champion apprentice jockey of 2021.

Quintet of Stakes Winners Among 24 Noms to $100,000 Spectacular Bid

01/15/2022

Seven-Furlong Sprint First Stakes for 3-Year-Olds on Maryland Calendar
Total of Six Stakes Worth $550,000 in Purses on Saturday, Jan. 29 Program
Live Programs Scheduled for Sunday, Martin Luther King Holiday Monday

LAUREL, MD – Juvenile stakes winners Cooke Creek, Joe, Local Motive, Shake Em Loose and Witty, along with H P Moon, impressive winner of his lone career start, are among 24 horses nominated to the $100,000 Saturday, Jan. 29 Spectacular Bid at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Returns $4,218

01/14/2022

LAUREL, MD – There were 25 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each returning $4,218.50.

The Stronach 5 featured races from Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Santa Anita Kicks Off Friday Stronach 5

01/12/2022

Three Tracks, Two Turf Races in Less Than 1 Hour

LAUREL, MD – Turf races from Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park, two competitive maiden events, and a low 12-percent takeout highlight Friday’s Stronach 5.

The popular wager will feature races from Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Golden Gate Fields.