Racing News

Champion Jockey Toledo Returns at Winner Sunday at Laurel

07/08/2018
Earned Second Career Graded Win Saturday in Arlington Handicap (G3)
Multiple Stakes Winner Greatbullsoffire Working His Way Back
 
LAUREL, MD – Fresh off the second graded-stakes win of his young career, jockey Jevian Toledo picked up right where he left off upon his return to Laurel Park for Sunday’s 10-race program.
 

Miz Mayhem Keeps Rolling Along in $100,000 Stormy Blues

07/07/2018
Whereshetoldmetogo Takes Inside Route in $75,000 Concern
Jockey Russell Wins Three, Carryovers in Rainbow 6 and Super Hi-5 Sunday
 
LAUREL, MD – Taken out of her typical form racing on or near the lead, South Florida shipper Miz Mayhem overcame the unfamiliar style and surroundings as well as her own nerves to earn her fifth consecutive victory with a 1 ¼-length triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park. 
 

Multiple Stakes Winner Shimmering Aspen Nearing Comeback

07/06/2018
Stablemates Phlash Phelps, Top of Mind Also on Friday Work Tab
Our Braintrust Breezes Five Furlongs at Laurel for Graded Debut
Magical, Misericordia Capture Friday Features
$100,000 Stormy Blues, $75,000 Concern Highlight Saturday Card
 

Stronach Group to Enhance Handicapping Information with Horses’ Weights

07/05/2018
Scheduled for Past Performances by End of Summer
 
 
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Stronach Group announced today that after monitoring, compiling and televising the weights of horses the past several months at its facilities in California, Florida and Maryland, the information is scheduled to be available in past performances by the end of summer.
 

Factorofwon Set for East Coast Debut in Saturday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues

07/05/2018
Jockey Hamilton Remains Sidelined Indefinitely with Back Pain
Migliore, Courtney Join Salter, Tullock for Saturday Program
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Several weeks after welcoming stakes winner Factorofwon into his barn, trainer Phil Schoenthal will send the 3-year-old filly out for her East Coast debut in Saturday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes at Laurel Park.
 

Registration Ends Thursday, July 5 for Canter for the Cause

07/05/2018
Pimlico’s Annual Event Benefits Susan Komen Foundation, TAA
 
BALTIMORE – Registration has been extended to the end of business Thursday, July 5 for the annual Canter for the Cause scheduled for Sunday, July 8 at legendary Pimlico Race Course to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
 

Midnight Poker Seeks Winning Hand in $75,000 Concern

07/05/2018
Seven-Furlong Dirt Stakes Joins $100,000 Stormy Blues July 7
 
LAUREL, MD – Main Line Racing Stable’s stakes winner Midnight Poker, knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten in his last start, looks to get back on the winning track in Saturday’s $75,000 Concern Stakes at Laurel Park.
 

Miz Mayhem Takes Win Streak into $100,000 Stormy Blues

07/05/2018
5 ½-Furlong Turf Sprint Richest Stake of Laurel Summer Meet
 
LAUREL, MD – South Florida-based homebred Miz Mayhem, whose four consecutive victories include back-to-back stakes triumphs, will put both her streaks on the line in Saturday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.
 

Georganne Hale Named Vice President of Racing Development in Maryland

07/02/2018

Duties to Include Revitalizing D.C. International, Oversee Aftercare
Chris Merz Named Racing Secretary

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that longtime Vice President of Racing and Racing Secretary Georganne Hale has been named Vice President of Racing Development.

Antoaneta Gives Allsop First Career Training Victory

07/01/2018
Chief of Staff Takes Command in Laurel Sunday Feature
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Big Lick Farm’s Antoaneta emerged from a stretch duel with Sophia Is an Angel a head in front at the wire in Sunday’s ninth race to give trainer Carl Allsop his first career victory.