Racing News

Cordmaker Can Honor Breeder in $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso

12/21/2021

Belle of the North Goes for Two Straight in $100,000 Carousel

LAUREL, MD – Hillwood Stable’s multiple stakes winner Cordmaker, still going strong at the age of 6, looks to close out a solid campaign by stringing together back-to-back wins for the first time in more than two years in the $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

Shippers Run to Daylight, Amidships Back for $100,000 Heft

12/21/2021

Beneath the Stars Gets Chance to Shine in $100,000 Gin Talking

LAUREL, MD – Two-time stakes winner Run to Daylight and West Virginia-based stablemate Amidships, off the board in their last stakes trip to Maryland, are entered for a chance at redemption in the $100,000 Heft Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

The 20th running of the seven-furlong Heft for 2-year-olds and 14th renewal of the six-furlong Gin Talking for 2-year-old fillies are among six $100,000 stakes on the nine-race Christmastide Day program.

Hello Beautiful Looks to Rebound in $100,000 Willa On the Move

12/19/2021

LAUREL, MD – Though her career has been one with far more successes than failures, Hello Beautiful has also shown a resilience to match her talent. Trainer Brittany Russell will be hoping for more of the same from the history-making filly when she caps her 4-year-old season in the $100,000 Willa On the Move Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

G3 Winner Laki Returns to Action in $100,000 Dave's Friend

12/19/2021

BALTIMORE – Hillside Equestrian Meadows’ Laki, unraced since finishing sixth in defense of last fall’s Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (G3) victory, is set to return for his 39th career start in the $100,000 Dave’s Friend Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.

The 18th running of the Dave’s Friend for 3-year-olds and up and 11th renewal of the Willa On the Move for fillies and mares 3 and up, both sprinting six furlongs, are among six $100,000 stakes on a nine-race Christmastide Day program.

Not Your Average Joe in $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Championship

12/18/2021

Luna Belle Wins Maryland Juvenile Fillies Championship

LAUREL, MD – The Elkstone Group LLC’s homebred Joe, a 2-year-old son of Declaration of War, drove to the front down the stretch under jockey Victor Carrasco to win Saturday’s $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Championship.

After making his debut on turf Oct. 24, Joe broke his maiden Nov. 21 at a mile on the main track at Laurel by 3 ½ lengths. Carrasco, who has ridden Joe in each of his starts and works the horse, got the seven furlongs in 1:25.63.

Stronach 5 Returns $6,345

12/17/2021

BALTIMORE – There were 14 winning tickets on Friday’s Stronach 5 with each returning $6,345.80.

The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park with a low 12-percent takeout.

Coastal Mission Ready to Go for $100,000 Maryland Juvenile

12/17/2021

Jester Calls Nojoy Remains on Course for $100,000 Juvenile Fillies

LAUREL, MD – An extra two weeks has done little to slow down Coleswood Farm, Inc.’s Coastal Mission or dampen the enthusiasm of his connections heading into Saturday’s $100,000 Maryland Juvenile at Laurel Park.

Ruiz Notches Four Wins, Bustoff Captures Thursday Feature

12/16/2021

Horsemen Pleased with Renovations to Laurel Park Main Track

LAUREL, MD – Jockey Jorge Ruiz notched four wins on the day, and Sola Dei Gloria Stable’s Bustoff completed a daily double for teenage riding sensation Charlie Marquez and trainer Hugh McMahon with his front-running triumph in Thursday’s feature race at Laurel Park.

The Stronach 5 Returns Friday with Races from Laurel and Gulfstream

12/15/2021

Low 12-Percent Takeout

LAUREL, MD – A field of 10 2-year-old fillies will kick off Friday’s Stronach 5, featuring races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park as well as a low 12-percent takeout.

LAUREL PARK TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR RACING

12/07/2021

LAUREL, MD (December 7, 2021) – The Maryland Jockey Club today announced that Laurel Park will remain closed for racing as work continues to complete renovation to the track. Live racing at Laurel Park was suspended on December 3rd.

Track renovation plans have been developed in collaboration with The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, the Maryland Jockey Club and industry experts with the goal of having the safest possible racing surface.