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Laurel Park News & Notes

07/08/2016
Noteworthy Peach Making Return to Races Sunday
Expectations Soar for Inspired Flight After Impressive Debut
New Owners Lacy, Blanchard Savor First Victory
Sizzling Start to Summer Meet for Carrasco
Live Racing Resumes Saturday with Super Hi-5 Carryover
 
 

Ageless Ben’s Cat Takes Aim at Fifth Graded Stakes

07/07/2016
10-Year-Old Gelding Making 57th Career Start Saturday
 
LAUREL, MD – Having raced three times in less than five weeks to open his 10-year-old campaign, multimillionaire Maryland-bred gelding Ben’s Cat is set to make his 57th career start in Saturday’s Parx Dash Handicap (G3).
 

McCarthy Returns to Action on Holiday Monday Card

07/04/2016
Rainbow 6 Solved for $24,250 Payout
Super Hi-5 Carryover When Live Racing Resumes July 9
            
LAUREL, MD – After missing half of Saturday’s card and all of Sunday with a sore right knee, Maryland’s leading jockey Trevor McCarthy returned to ride on Monday’s special July 4 holiday program at Laurel Park.
 

Sore Knee Sidelines McCarthy Sunday at Laurel

07/03/2016

Leading Rider Uncertain to Ride Monday’s July 4 Holiday Program

LAUREL, MD – Jockey Trevor McCarthy, injured in a post-race spill Saturday at Laurel Park, took off his mounts Sunday and remains day-to-day with a sore right knee, according to agent Scott Silver.

McCarthy Wins Three, Injured in Post-Race Spill

07/02/2016
Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $14,099
Brunch, Kids Zone Highlight Weekly Sunday Funday
50-Cent Early Pick 5 Added to Wagering Menu             
           
LAUREL, MD – Maryland’s leading rider Trevor McCarthy took off his final three mounts with a sore knee after being unseated following the fourth race Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Thoroughbreds a Family Affair for Hornings

06/30/2016
Future Looks Bright for Maryland Breeder-Owners                         
            

Laurel Park to Host All-American BBQ on July 4; Special Live Holiday Racing Program Begins at 1:25 p.m.

06/30/2016
Special Live Holiday Racing Program Begins at 1:25 p.m.                           
            
LAUREL, MD – Along with a special live holiday racing program on Monday, July 4, Laurel Park will play host to an All-American BBQ to wrap up opening weekend of the 24-day summer meet.
            

Summer at Laurel Park Begins Friday

06/30/2016
New LED Board Part of Continued Upgrades
Weekend Racing Continues Through Sunday, August 21       
Twilight Entertainment, Drink and Food Specials
Kids Zone and Brunch on Sunday
            

Total, Average & In-State Handles Increase at Laurel’s Winter-Spring Meet

05/10/2016
Average Handle Up 34.5 Percent; In-State Wagering Up 25 Percent
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that Laurel Park’s recently-concluded winter-spring meet registered increases in total and average handle, as well as export and in-state wagering on Laurel’s live product.
 

McCarthy, Magee Claim Laurel Park Titles

05/08/2016
Winter-Spring Meet Concludes 54-Day Stand Sunday
 
LAUREL, MD – Jockey Trevor McCarthy and trainer Kieron Magee were crowned champions as Laurel Park concluded its 54-day winter-spring meet Sunday afternoon.