Racing News

D.C. International Continues to be Work in Progress; Saturday Features Eight Turf Stakes, Three Graded

09/29/2017
Special Post Time for Saturday’s ‘Class on the Grass’ Program
Saturday Features Eight Turf Stakes, Three Graded
 
LAUREL, MD - When the Baltimore-Washington International Turf Cup (G2) is contested Saturday at Laurel Park, it will be another step in the revitalization of the D.C. International.
               

Cash a Winning Ticket at Laurel & Donate to Thoroughbred Aftercare

09/29/2017
Program at Self-Service Terminals Allows Bettors to Make Tax-Deductible Donation to Aftercare
 
 
LAUREL, MD – Bettors cashing winning tickets at Laurel Park can now share their good fortune with retired Thoroughbreds by making a tax-deductible contribution to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) at self-service terminals.
 

Special Ops a Special Claim for Skychai Racing; Cross Roads Set for Stakes Debut in Oakley

09/28/2017
Maker-Trained Gelding Ready for Laurel’s Baltimore-Washington Turf Cup (G2)
Cross Roads Set for Stakes Debut in Oakley
Secret or Not Hopes Third Time is the Charm
 
LAUREL, MD - So far, so very good for Skychai Racing and trainer Mike Maker with Special Ops.
 

Just Howard Aims for Fourth Consecutive Win in Commonwealth Derby (G3)

09/27/2017
Turf Event Includes Voodoo Song, Master Plan & Profiteer
 
LAUREL, MD - Just Howard faces another tough test Saturday, Sept. 30, when he carries his three-race winning streak into the $150,000 Commonwealth Derby (G3) at Laurel Park.
 
The Commonwealth Derby for 3-year-olds is run at 1 1/8 miles on Laurel’s famous turf course. It is one of the featured races on the “Class on the Grass” program that has eight turf stakes, three of them graded.

Blacktype Tries to Defend Title in $200,000 Baltimore-Washington International (G2)

09/27/2017
Meets Seven Others Including Ring Weekend, Projected & Tower of Texas
 
LAUREL, MD - Jump Sucker Stable’s Blacktype could be the bridge from the Commonwealth Turf Cup and the renamed Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup  (G2) to be run Saturday, Sept. 30 at Laurel Park.
 

Janney Seeks Rare Hat Trick in Commonwealth Oaks (G3)

09/27/2017
Oaks One of Eight Turf Stakes – Three Graded - Worth $850,000 Saturday at Laurel
 
LAUREL, MD – It’s rare that a breeder and owner can run in the same graded stakes race for three consecutive years. Rarer still that the owner and breeder could win that same graded race three years in a row.
            
Such is the possibility for Stuart Janney III.
            

G1 Winner American Patriot Tops Noms for BWI Stakes

09/26/2017
Eight Turf Stakes, Three Graded, Worth $850,000 in Purses
Sept. 30 ‘Class on the Grass’ Program Attracts 185 Nominations
 
LAUREL, MD – A total of 185 horses, including several multiple graded stakes winners led by Grade 1 winner American Patriot, were nominated for the eight stakes, three graded, worth $850,000 that make up the ‘Class on the Grass’ program on Saturday Sept. 30, at Laurel Park.
 

Archaggelos, Anna Strong Promising Maiden Winners Sunday

09/24/2017
Sept. 30 Program Features Eight Turf Stakes, Three Graded, Worth $850,000
            
LAUREL, MD – Monticule LLC’s well-regarded homebred Archaggelos, sent off as the third choice in a strong field of a dozen juveniles, forged a short lead in mid-stretch and kept on determinedly to the wire for a half-length victory in Sunday’s second-race feature at Laurel Park.
 

Monavista Crossing Sprints to Third Straight Win in Saturday Feature; Super Hi-5 Carryovers of $3,246 for Sunday’s Opener

09/23/2017
Tizarunner Sets Dahlia Turf Course Record in Co-Feature Triumph
El Corazon Popular Maiden Winner in Second Career Start
Super Hi-5 Carryovers of $3,246 for Sunday’s Opener
 
LAUREL, MD – Monavista Crossing, proving her prowess on the turf and her recent comeback at Saratoga Race Course off a 10-month break between races wasn’t an aberration, sprinted to her third consecutive victory in Saturday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park.

Multiple Stakes Winner Phlash Phelps Out for the Year with Bone Bruising; Late Pick 5, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday

09/22/2017
Shimmering Aspen Entered in Saturday’s Charles Town Oaks (G3)
Impressive Maiden Winner Theodosia Exciting Prospect for Team Lynch
Lucky in Malibu Likely Stakes-Bound Again After Allowance Win
Miracle Wood Winner O Dionysus Nearing Return to Training
Late Pick 5, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday