Racing News

Jockey Carrasco Continues to Thrive in Maryland

08/04/2016
Talent, Work, Consistency Put Eclipse Award Winner on Top
 
LAUREL, MD – Though he has earned both riding titles and awards in his still-blossoming riding career, jockey Victor Carrasco isn't motivated by such accolades. As easy-going as he is competitive, Carrasco just wants to win.
 

Laurel Stall Applications for Fall Meet Due Sept. 5

08/03/2016
Meet Features $3.25 Million Stakes Schedule, 5 Super Saturdays
 
LAUREL, MD - Stall applications for Laurel Park's lucrative fall/winter meet, featuring 32 stakes (four graded) and five Super Saturdays with four or more stakes races, are due by Monday, Sept. 5.
 
Highlights of Laurel's fall schedules include:
 

Sale of Rosecroft to The Stronach Group Official

08/02/2016
The Stronach Group announced today that its purchase of Prince George’s Gaming Ventures, LLC, the holding company of Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland, from Penn National Gaming Inc., has been officially completed.
               
The Stronach Group owns the Maryland Jockey Club, which operates Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, as well as pari-mutuel facilities Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Portland Meadows and Golden Gate Fields.

Hailey’s Flip Impresses in Sunday Maiden Victory; Carrasco Moves to Top of Rider Standings with Three-Win Day

07/31/2016
Carrasco Moves to Top of Rider Standings with Three-Win Day
Rainbow 6 Carryover at $9,449 for Friday Twilight Program
            
LAUREL, MD – Daniel C. Crowley’s Haley’s Flip, back two weeks off an educational debut effort, led all the way around to earn her diploma with a decisive 6 ¼-length win in Sunday’s fourth race at Laurel Park, a $33,000 maiden event for 2-year-old fillies.
 

Noteworthy Peach Takes Laurel Feature Saturday

07/30/2016
American Progress Upsets Stakes Winners in 2nd Race Allowance
Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $7,743 for Sunday
Brunch, Kids Zone Highlight Weekly Sunday Funday
            

Jockey Russell Gets First Maryland Win at Laurel Friday

07/29/2016
Just Jack, Grandiflora Win Friday Features 
Multiple Carryovers for Saturday’s Program
            
LAUREL, MD – Riding for the third day at Laurel Park since returning from injury, multiple Maryland champion jockey Sheldon Russell earned his first victory of the summer meet aboard Charles L. Biggs’ Two Charley’s in Friday’s opener.
 

Laurel to Host Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20

07/28/2016
Berths to NHC, BCBC and The Big One
$33,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club and Laurel Park will play host to the Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20, with more than $33,000 guaranteed in prizes including berths to the National Handicapping Championship (NHC), Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and The Big One.
 

Stakes Winner Ravenheart Making Sophomore Debut Saturday; Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Friday’s Twilight Program

07/28/2016
St. Albans Boy Aiming for Fall Campaign After Summer Break
Coastal Sea Shows Courage in Record-Setting Victory
Maryland’s Leatherman Savors Opportunity to Ride at Home Track
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Friday’s Twilight Program
 

Rubley Making Successful Switch from Teaching to Training

07/27/2016
Former Assistant Chose Life with Horses over Career in Academia
 
LAUREL, MD – When the 2000s began Kelly Rubley seemed destined for a life of academia. But even as she climbed the ladder from middle school science teacher to administrator, the horses kept calling.
 
Before the decade was over, Rubley answered the call
 

Records Fall on Laurel Turf Course Sunday

07/24/2016
Coastal Sea Remains Perfect with Record-Setting Effort
Heiko Sets Turf Course Record for Third Straight Victory
Service for Ten Springs Upset in Sunday Feature
            
LAUREL, MD – Opal Eileen Paul’s Coastal Sea was bottled up in traffic before budging her way through a narrow seam in mid-stretch and drawing clear under a hand-ride to win Sunday’s eighth race at Laurel Park in track record time.