Racing News

Pedulla To Receive Old Hilltop Award

04/30/2023

To be Honored May 18 at Alibi Breakfast

lAUREL, MD – Tom Pedulla, who has reported on Thoroughbred racing for more than three decades for numerous publications, will receive the Old Hilltop Award at the Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 18 at Pimlico Race Course.

Pedulla will be recognized for covering Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction for more than 30 years.

Forte Remains Favored in Inaugural Preakness Future Wager

04/30/2023

Advance Betting on Middle Jewel of Triple Crown Closes Saturday

LAUREL, MD – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s champion Forte remains a strong favorite in the inaugural Preakness Future Wager following the close of Sunday’s live racing in Maryland.

Undefeated 3-Year-Old Filly Goodgirl Badhabits Turning Heads

04/30/2023

G1-Winning Stablemate Doppelganger Headed for Met Mile (G1)
Jockey Boyce Sweeps Early Sunday Double; Live Racing Returns Thursday

LAUREL, MD – Already with a slew of good horses and her first Grade 1 winner in the barn, trainer Brittany Russell has another exciting prospect on her hands in Jim Bakke and Gerald Isbister’s undefeated 3-year-old filly Goodgirl Badhabits.

Nimitz Class Extends Streak to Four in $100,000 Native Dancer

04/29/2023

Historic Pimlico Special (G3) May 19 Possible Next Stop for 4YO

G3 Winner Classier Earns Third Straight Victory in Henry S. Clark
Misty Mauve Springs 18-1 Upset in $100,000 Dahlia
Princess Kokachin Wins $100,000 Primonetta
Stage Left in the Spotlight in $100,000 King T. Leatherbury

Nimitz Class Looks to Extend Stakes Streak in Native Dancer

04/28/2023

Moody Woman Chasing First Stakes Victory in Primonetta
Grateful Bred Launching Season in King T. Leatherbury
G3 Winner English Bee Seeks Fourth Stakes in Henry S. Clark

LAUREL, MD - Thomas Coulter’s 4-year-old homebred Nimitz Class, named for the U.S. Navy’s fast and powerful nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, returns to Laurel Park looking for a fourth consecutive stakes victory in the $100,000 Native Dancer.

Columnist Privman, Photographer Carr to be Honored at Alibi Breakfast

04/27/2023

Privman to Receive David F. Woods Award, Carr to Receive Jerry Frutkoff

LAUREL, MD – Columnist Jay Privman and photographer Rob Carr will be among the honorees at the Alibi Breakfast May 18 at Pimlico Race Course for their outstanding coverage of the 2022 Preakness Stakes (G1).

Champion Forte Favored in Inaugural Preakness Future Wager

04/27/2023

Advance Betting on Middle Jewel of Triple Crown Begins Friday

LAUREL, MD — Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s multiple Grade 1-winning champion Forte, riding a five-race win streak, has been installed as the 4-1 favorite to open the Maryland Jockey Club’s inaugural Preakness Future Wager.

1/ST RACING AND THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB ANNOUNCE RESUMPTION OF TRAINING THURSDAY, APRIL 27

04/26/2023

LIVE RACING EXPECTED SATURDAY, APRIL 29 PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE MARYLAND RACING COMMISSION

LAUREL, MD – Laurel, MD (April 26, 2023) – 1/ST RACING and The Maryland Jockey Club are pleased to announce that training will resume on Thursday, April 27 with live racing expected on Saturday, April 29 pending approval from the Maryland Racing Commission.

1/ST RACING AND THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB REACH AGREEMENT WITH MARYLAND THROUGHBRED HORSEMEN’S ASSOCATION REGARDING LAUREL PARK DIRT RACING SURFACE INSPECTION

04/25/2023

LAUREL, MD – 1/ST RACING and the Maryland Jockey Club today reached an agreement with the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association to allow access by Mr. John Passero, a consultant retained by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, to make an independent inspection of the dirt racing surface at Laurel Park. The inspection will begin promptly, and the parties agree to confer in good faith to review and assess any findings.

Maryland Jockey Club Statement

04/22/2023

Live Racing & Track

LAUREL, MD - The Maryland Jockey Club has cancelled its Thursday, April 27 racing program at Laurel Park due to insufficient entries. The racing office will be open and taking entries Sunday for the Friday, April 28 program.