Racing News

Strong First Half for 2020 Stakes Anchored by 145th Preakness

11/22/2019

Total of 38 Stakes, 11 Graded, Worth $6.325 Million Through Mid-May

LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today a total of 38 stakes, 11 graded, worth $6.325 million in purses scheduled through mid-May 2020 at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, highlighted by the 145th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, May 16.

Alwaysmining Nominated to Return in Thanksgiving Weekend Stakes

11/22/2019

Four Stakes Worth $400,000 in Purses Saturday, Nov. 30
City of Laurel, Safely Kept ‘Win and In’ for G1 Races at Santa Anita
Inaugural Stallion Showcase to Complement Live Program

LAUREL, MD – Five-time stakes winner Alwaysmining, unraced since mid-July, undefeated stablemate Arrifana and nearly a dozen graded-stakes winners are among 102 nominations made to four stakes worth $400,000 in purses Saturday, Nov. 30 at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Attracts Competitive Fields, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool

11/21/2019

All-Star Ticket, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout
Races from Gulfstream West, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields            

LAUREL, MD – A $100,000 guaranteed pool, industry-low 12-percent takeout and competitive fields highlight Friday’s Stronach 5 with races from Gulfstream Park West, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Leading Thoroughbred Racing Organizations Launch Safety Coalition

11/19/2019

LEXINGTON (November 19, 2019) – The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations today announced the creation of an industry-led effort to unify and enhance existing protections and work together to develop new reforms to ensure the safety of the sport’s equine and human athletes.

Third Time a Charm for Maiden Winner Princess Adira

11/17/2019

Jockey Cintron, Trainer Gonzalez Each Notch Three Wins
Live Racing Returns with Nine-Race Program Thursday, Nov. 21

LAUREL, MD – On Your Left Racing and Daniel Kjorsvik’s Princess Adira, beaten less than a length combined in her first two starts, was a no doubt winner on her third try in Sunday’s seventh race at Laurel Park.

Cofactor Makes it Three Straight in $100,000 Smart Halo

11/16/2019

2YO Filly Stake Co-Feature on Military Family Appreciation Day

LAUREL, MD – Stoneway Farm’s homebred Cofactor extended her win streak to three races in her stakes debut, powering between horses down the stretch and drawing away by 1 ¾ lengths in Saturday’s $100,000 Warrior’s Reward Smart Halo.

Newstome Gets Top Billing in $100,000 James F. Lewis III

11/16/2019

2YO Stake Co-Feature on Military Family Appreciation Day

LAUREL, MD – Marie Trombetta’s Newstome slipped through an opening along the rail in deep stretch to pass pacesetter Reform School and hold off a late rush from Informative on the outside for a popular nose triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 James F. Lewis III at Laurel Park.

Friday's Stronach 5 Returns $11,291 to 37 Winners

11/15/2019

Races from Gulfstream, Laurel and Golden Gate
Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout

LAUREL, MD – There were 37 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5, each worth $11,291.80.

Connections Hope to be Toast of Town with 'Whiskey'

11/15/2019

Mine Not Mine May Try Stakes Off Impressive Maiden Win
Laurel to Host Stallion Showcase 2019 Saturday, Nov. 30

LAUREL, MD – Seeking a change of fortune after racing primarily in California, the connections of stakes winner Raging Whiskey are hoping to find greater success in the Mid-Atlantic.

Friday's Stronach 5 Features $91,081 Carryover

11/13/2019

Races from Gulfstream, Laurel and Golden Gate
Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout

LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, featuring races from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields and an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will have a $91,081.85 carryover.

The Stronach 5 begins at 3:51 ET with a $33,000 starter optional claimer at Gulfstream for 2-year-old fillies on the turf. The sequence will conclude at 4:54 ET when it returns to the turf at Gulfstream with 3-year-olds and up going 1 1/16 miles.