Racing News

Matt King Coal Takes $75,000 Harrison Johnson

03/18/2017
Laki Makes It Four in a Row in $75,000 Not For Love
Jockey Davis, Next Best Thing Break Stakes Maiden in $75,000 Conniver
 
LAUREL, MD – Lady Shelia Stable’s Matt King Coal survived a stretch duel with Afleet Willy and an inquiry and objection to win Saturday’s $75,000 Harrison Johnson at Laurel Park.
 

Breeders’ Cup Official Fravel Visits Laurel and Maryland Gov. Hogan

03/18/2017
LAUREL, MD – Television Racing Analyst Acacia Courtney caught up with Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel about his visit to Laurel Park Saturday afternoon and his meeting with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Friday. Click here for video interview.

Innovative Concept Offers Fans Glimpse Into Thoroughbred Ownership; Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300

03/18/2017
Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300
Total Prize Pool of $50,000 Plus Access to Paddock, Winner’s Circle
            
LAUREL, MD – Access to the paddock and winner’s circle, as well as a total prize pool of $50,000, were among the features that awaited registered participants for the inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Innovative Concept Offers Fans Glimpse Into Thoroughbred Ownership

03/18/2017
Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300
Total Prize Pool of $50,000 Plus Access to Paddock, Winner’s Circle 
 
LAUREL, MD – Access to the paddock and winner’s circle, as well as a total prize pool of $50,000, were among the features that awaited registered participants for the inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Bodhisattva Aims to Maintain Momentum in $75,000 Harrison Johnson

03/16/2017
Sonny Inspired Tops Competitive Field in $75,000 Not For Love
Eight Older Females Line Up in $75,000 Conniver
 
LAUREL, MD – Over a 28-race career that dates back to the summer of 2014, Bodhisattva has often been a horse that left owner and trainer Jose Corrales scratching his head. The late-running son of Student Council went through streaks where he both started and finished behind each of his competitors, and others where he came from out of the clouds to beat them all.

Promising 3-Year-Old O Dionysus Gets Two-Turn Test in $100,000 Private Terms

03/16/2017
Crabcakes Seeks Rebound from First Loss in $100,000 Caesar’s Wish
 
LAUREL, MD – Marathon Farms’ multiple stakes winner O Dionysus, worse than third only once in eight career starts, will get a chance to see how far he can stretch his talent when he makes his two-turn debut in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park.
 

Storm Closes Laurel, Several OTB’s for Simulcasting

03/14/2017
LAUREL, MD – Due to winter storm conditions, there will be no simulcast wagering today at Laurel Park.
 
The Maryland Jockey Club announced that its OTB’s in Timonium, Boonsboro and Perryville will also be closed.
 
The OTB at the Horseshoe Casino in downtown Baltimore will remain open for simulcast wagering. Live racing and simulcasting has also been cancelled this evening at Rosecroft.
 

Rainbow 6 Wager Solved for $9,364 Saturday at Laurel

03/11/2017

Super Hi-5 Carryover of $3,229 for Sunday, Post Time Moves to 1:10 P.M.
Jockeys Quinones, Davis Unhurt in 8th Race Spill

LAUREL, MD – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 wager was solved by one lucky bettor for a jackpot payoff of $9,364.70 to wrap up Saturday’s nine-race program at Laurel Park.

Five of six horses were live to take down the jackpot entering the finale, a six-furlong maiden claiming event won by 1-2 favorite Enduring Warrior ($3) to complete the winning sequence of 7-7-2-4-2-4.

Ben’s Cat Begins Preparations for 11-Year-Old Debut

03/11/2017
Multi-Millionaire Gelding Breezes Three Furlongs Saturday
 
LAUREL, MD – Grade 3-winning multi-millionaire gelding Ben’s Cat began working toward his 11-year-old debut with a three-furlong breeze Saturday at Laurel Park.
 
Bred, owned and trained by Hall of Fame horseman King Leatherbury, Ben’s Cat was clocked in 37.40 seconds over a fast main track in the first timed work since returning late last month from his annual winter vacation.
 

MJC Celebration Day Stakes Draw 127 Nominations

03/10/2017
Private Terms, Caesar’s Wish for 3-Year-Olds Top Five Stakes Worth $425,000
Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Drawing Great Response
Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway with Program Purchase 
 
LAUREL, MD – Led by the $100,000 Private Terms and $100,000 Caesar’s Wish for 3-year-olds, a total of 127 horses were nominated to five stakes worth $425,000 in purses on Maryland Jockey Club Celebration Day, Saturday March 18 at Laurel Park.