Racing News

Preakness Could Set Up as Rematch for Authentic, Tiz the Law

09/08/2020
Derby Winner, Runner-Up Could be Headed for Showdown Oct. 3
 
BALTIMORE – Spendthrift Farm, MyRaceHorse Stable, Madaket Stables and Starlight Racing’s Authentic, upset winner of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), and beaten favorite Tiz the Law could be headed for a rematch in the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course.
 

Grand Cru Classe Goes the Distance in $100,000 Weber City Miss

09/07/2020
Completed Pass Overcomes Stumble to Capture $100,000 Laurel Dash
Change of Tactics Suits Doctor Mounty in $100,000 Henry S. Clark
G2 Winner Nay Lady Nay Much the Best in $100,000 All Along
 
LAUREL, MD – Speedway Stable’s Grand Cru Classe, making just her third career start and first in a stakes, led every step of the way and held off late-running Market Rumor by a neck to stay unbeaten in Monday’s $100,000 Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.

Happy Saver Stays Perfect in $100,000 Federico Tesio Triumph

09/07/2020
145th Preakness (G1) Oct. 3 Could Be Next for Pletcher-Trained Colt
 
LAUREL, MD – Wertheimer and Frere’s homebred Happy Saver, stepping up to stakes company for the first time, kept his perfect record intact through three starts with a popular and professional 1 ½-length victory in Monday’s $100,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park.
 

Never Enough Time Springs Upset in $100,000 Alma North

09/05/2020
Eastern Bay Takes Inside Route in $100,000 Polynesian
Harpers First Ride Captures $100,000 Deputed Testamony
Wicked Awesome Becomes Stakes Winner in $100,000 Twixt
 
LAUREL, MD – R. Larry Johnson’s Maryland homebred Never Enough Time, back in stakes company for the first time in more than a year, led nearly every step of the way and turned back a late challenge from seven-time stakes winner Chalon to win Saturday’s $100,000 Alma North at Laurel Park.

Whereshetoldmetogo Looking for Winner's Circle in Polynesian

09/04/2020
Six-Furlong Sprint One of Four $100,000 Stakes on Saturday Card
Preakness Prep Weekend Continues with Labor Day Program Sept. 7
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Saturday’s Stakes Program
 
LAUREL, MD – Madaket Stables, Ten Strike Racing, Michael Kisber and Black Cloud Racing Stable’s Whereshetoldmetogo returns to Maryland for the first time since winning back-to-back stakes two summers ago in Saturday’s $100,000 Polynesian at Laurel Park.

Friday's Stronach 5 Returns $4,690

09/04/2020
LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, which included a 1-2 favorite winning the last leg, still rewarded players Friday with a return of $4,690.80.
 
The popular wager, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and $100,000 guaranteed pool, featured races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields.
 

Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Thursday Finale

09/03/2020
First Post 12:40 P.M. for Friday’s Live Nine-Race Program
 
LAUREL, MD – A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy lightning rolled through Laurel Park with eight minutes to post, forcing the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Thursday’s ninth-race finale out of safety concerns for its horses and horsemen.
 
Along with the storm, a tornado warning was issued for northeastern Prince George’s County, which includes the Laurel area.

Full Fields and $100,000 Guaranteed Pool in Stronach 5

09/03/2020
LAUREL, MD – Races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a $100,000 guaranteed pool highlight Friday’s popular Stronach 5.
 
The Stronach 5, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will also feature three turf races.
 

Perfect Alibi Gets Chance to Restart in $100,000 Weber City Miss

09/03/2020
G1 Winner Among Field of 13 in 3-Year-Old Filly Stake September 7
 
LAUREL, MD – Tracy Farmer’s Grade 1 winner Perfect Alibi, fed a steady diet of graded-stakes since last summer, will take a step back as she looks to regain her winning form in the $100,000 Weber City Miss Monday, Sept. 7 at Laurel Park.
 

Happy Saver Taking Step Up in Monday's $100,000 Federico Tesio

09/03/2020
1 1/8-Mile Stakes ‘Win and In’ for 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Oct. 3
 
LAUREL, MD – Wertheimer and Frere’s undefeated Happy Saver, a late-developing son of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Super Saver, will take the next step in his progression when he faces stakes company for the first time in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Monday, Sept. 7 at Laurel Park.