LAUREL, MD – A weekend of Thoroughbred racing begins Friday at Laurel Park with an eight-race program including a maiden special weight event for 3-year-olds and the opening leg of the popular Stronach 5.

First race post Friday is 12:25 ET.

Friday’s card begins with a field of six 3-year-olds going 1 1/16 miles. Dark Hollow Farm’s homebred Toy, a son of Tapizar trained by Michael Trombetta, is the 3-5 morning line favorite. The chestnut gelding was second last time out at a mile.

Laurel’s eighth race, a claiming event for 4-year-olds and up going a mile, will begin the Stronach 5, featuring races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a $100,000 guaranteed pool. Handicappers from Laurel, Santa Anita, Gulfstream and Golden Gate have put together an All-Star Stronach 5 ticket.

All-Star Ticket: Click here to view

Listen to the In The Money Podcast for wagering tips on the Stronach 5.   

Stronach 5 In The Money Podcast: Click here to listen