Racing News

Ben’s Cat Puts in Final Work Friday for Mister Diz; Multiple G3-Winning Maryland-Bred Goes Easy Half at Laurel

08/12/2016
Multiple G3-Winning Maryland-Bred Goes Easy Half at Laurel 
 
LAUREL, MD – Multiple Grade 3-winner Ben’s Cat breezed a half-mile Friday morning at Laurel Park in his final timed work before seeking his seventh consecutive victory in the $75,000 Mister Diz Stakes on Maryland Pride Day, Aug. 20.
 

Leading Jockey Carrasco Out of Action This Week

08/11/2016
LAUREL, MD – Jockey Victor Carrasco, who leads Laurel Park’s summer meet in both wins and purses earned, will be out of action through the weekend with a foot injury, agent Tom Stift said.
 
Carrasco, 24, was hurt when his mount, 2-year-old colt O Dionysus making his first career start, dumped him as horses were heading out to the track from the paddock for Sunday’s fourth race.
 

Tom Ochiltree, Wayne Wright Join Immortals Friday in Racing Hall of Fame; Stakes Winner Lexington Street Making Sophomore Debut Friday; Connections Hope to Make Waves with Debut Winner Undulated

08/11/2016
Tom Ochiltree, Wayne Wright Join Immortals Friday in Racing Hall of Fame
Stakes Winner Lexington Street Making Sophomore Debut Friday
Connections Hope to Make Waves with Debut Winner Undulated 
Laurel Park Hosting Annual Crab Feast & Buffet Friday
Rainbow 6 Carryover of $15,951 for Twilight Friday Program
 

Mister Diz, Jameela Stakes Nominations Close Aug. 12

08/11/2016
Ben’s Cat Attempting to Win Mister Diz for Seventh Straight Year
 
LAUREL, MD – Nominations close Friday, Aug. 12 for the $75,000 Mister Diz Stakes and $75,000 Jameela Stakes, to be run on Maryland Pride Day, Aug. 20, the final Saturday of Laurel Park’s 24-day summer meet.
 

Dominguez Joins Fellow Maryland Greats in Hall of Fame

08/10/2016
Forced into Early Retirement, Champion Jockey to be Enshrined Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – It didn’t take long after first arriving in the United States from his native Venezuela two decades ago for people to seek Ramon Dominguez out. His gracious, humble and classy manner made him popular and approachable. His talent, determination and intelligence made him one of the most desired, respected and successful jockeys of all-time.
 

Former Jockey, Racing Official Tommy Lee Passes Away at 79

08/06/2016

Services to be Held Thursday, Aug. 11, for One-Time Maryland Leading Rider

LAUREL, MD – Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, for former jockey and Maryland Jockey Club clerk of scales Thomas ‘Tommy’ Lee, who passed away Aug. 3 at the Delaware Hospice Center at the age of 79.

Maryland Jockey Club to Pay for Shipping from Parx to Laurel

08/06/2016
LAUREL, MD - The Maryland Jockey Club announced today it will pay shipping expenses to Laurel for horsemen stabled at Parx throughout the month of August.
            
Parx is closed from August 10 through September 2.
            

Ben’s Cat Back to Work Friday at Laurel

08/05/2016
Bidding for Seventh Straight Victory in Mister Diz Stakes Aug. 20
            
LAUREL, MD – Bred, owned and trained by Hall of Fame horseman King Leatherbury, 10-year-old Ben’s Cat returned to the work tab Friday at Laurel Park as he aims for his seventh consecutive win in the $75,000 Mister Diz Stakes on Maryland Pride Day Aug. 20.
 

Multiple-Stakes Winner Legendary Retired; North Star Boy Back on Flat in Friday Comeback; Rainbow 6 Carryover of $9,449 for Twilight Friday

08/04/2016
North Star Boy Back on Flat in Friday Comeback
Flash McCaul Returns, First on First Debuts Friday
Rainbow 6 Carryover of $9,449 for Twilight Friday Program
Mister Diz, Jameela Stakes Nominations Close Aug. 12
 

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.