LAUREL, MD. 01-23-15---For the third time this week, track conditions have forced Laurel Park officials to cancel live racing. Maryland Jockey Club vice president and general manager Sal Sinatra announced tonight that the central Maryland track will not conduct its nine-race card on Saturday afternoon.

“Given the questionable surface we have had all week with the freeze and thaw and pending sleet and freezing rain tonight it is in the best interest to preserve the racetrack,” Sinatra said.

Live cards were also cancelled Monday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 23 for the same reason.

Sinatra indicated the $100,000 Frank Whitely, Jr. Stakes, the $100,000 Marshua Stakes will be run next week.

Live racing is scheduled to resume Thursday, Jan. 29 and feature racing Friday, Jan. 30, Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb 1.

Next week features the return of Sunday racing to the schedule. The afternoon will feature a brunch for $25 in the Terrace Dining Room.

Laurel and its sister track, Pimlico Race Course, will be open for simulcasting.

About Laurel Park
Laurel Park is a Stronach Group company, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; Xpressbet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a major producer of televised horse racing programming through its HRTV cable and satellite network and is North America's premier supplier of virtual online horse racing games, as well as a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry.