Racing News

G2 Winner Shotski On Target for UAE Derby March 28

03/18/2020

Laurel Park-Based Colt Arrived in Dubai Wednesday

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, Pantofel Stable and Howling Pigeon Farms’ Grade 2 winner Shotski, fourth last out in the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (G2) Feb. 29 at Gulfstream Park, arrived in Dubai Wednesday ahead of his next scheduled start in the $2.5 million UAE Derby (G2) March 28.

MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB MARCH 17 STATEMENT ON PREAKNESS 145

03/17/2020

“Our first priority in these difficult times is the health and welfare of our industry participants and the public at large. We are working with state and local governments, our industry participants, media and other affiliates to determine the most appropriate time to conduct the Preakness Stakes. While we are mindful of the challenges these times present we also know that events like the Preakness Stakes can help restore our sense of place and economic well-being to our communities and state. As soon as we have further clarity on these matters we will inform all.”

Teenaged Marquez Continues Hot Streak at Laurel

03/15/2020
Apprentice Jockey Rides Three More Winners Sunday
Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $18,132 for Friday, March 20
 
LAUREL, MD – For the second consecutive Sunday, teenaged apprentice rider Charlie Marquez ended the racing week with a three-win day at Laurel Park.
 

Lebda Cruises to Victory in $100,000 Private Terms

03/14/2020
Princess Cadey Runs Away with $100,000 Beyond the Wire
Meet-Leading Trainer Gonzalez Sweeps 3-Year-Old Stakes
 
LAUREL, MD – Euro Stable’s Lebda, unhurried in the early going, cruised up to pacesetter Took Charge approaching the stretch and rolled past to notch his second straight stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park.
 

Senior Investment Upsets $100,000 Harrison Johnson

03/14/2020
Arrifana Digs in to Capture $100,000 Nellie Morse
 
LAUREL, MD – Senior Investment, third in the 2017 Preakness Stakes (G1), slowed things down early before powering through the stretch for a front-running five-length upset triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 Harrison E. Johnson Memorial at Laurel Park.
 

Friday Stronach 5 has 55 Winners

03/13/2020
Each Winning Ticket Worth $2,929   
 
LAUREL, MD – There were 55 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5, each worth $2,929.80.
 
The sequence began with Reflect ($5.60) winning Laurel’s seventh race and ended with Yolanda’s Pride ($14.80) winning the 10th race at Gulfstream Park. Yolanda’s Pride also provided the biggest price of the sequence.
 

Laurel Horsemen Adjusting to Fan-Free Racing

03/13/2020
Four Stakes Worth $400,000 on Saturday Program
Rainbow 6 Carryover $14,583, Super Hi-5 Carryover $2,469
 
LAUREL, MD – It was business as usual – well, almost – as live racing returned to Laurel Park Friday with a full card of eight races contested entirely without fans.
 

INFORMATION FOR MEDIA COVERING 1/ST RACING

03/13/2020
In the best interest of protecting the health and welfare of the horsemen and women, officials and staff, special media credentials will be required to cover live racing from The Stronach Group tracks. 
 
A limited number of deadline media with pre-approved credentials will be permitted access to cover the event.  The credentials will be issued through the respective track media offices. 
 
Previously issued seasonal credentials are not valid at this time.
 

Laurel Park to Resume Live Racing Friday Without Fans

03/12/2020
OTB’s to Remain Open for Business      
Carryovers of $13,103 in Rainbow 6, $1,950 in Super Hi-5
$100,000 Guaranteed Pool in National Stronach 5 (Video)
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today it plans to continue its live racing schedule without fans as a precaution due to ongoing health concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
 

MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE LAUREL PARK, PIMLICO AND ROSECROFT RACEWAY TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

03/12/2020
RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL
 
LAUREL, MD - With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the best available guidance from local and international health authorities, the Maryland Jockey Club will temporarily close Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course and Rosecroft Raceway to the public effective immediately.