Racing News

Apprentice Rider Enriquez Jr. Brings Talent to Maryland

04/07/2022

22-Year-Old Completes First Full Winter at Laurel Park
Stakes-Placed Excellorator Makes Successful Comeback Thursday

LAUREL, MD – In a colony known for its production of talented young riders, Maclovio Enriquez Jr. is looking to add his name to the list.

Maryland-based riders have captured 12 Eclipse Awards as champion apprentice, the most recent being Alexander Crispin in 2020. Teenage sensation Charlie Marquez was a finalist in 2021, despite spending half the year as a journeyman.

Stakes Winner Alwaysinahurry Back to Work for Return to Races

04/06/2022

Elusive Knight, Excellerator End Layoffs in Thursday Feature
Nominations Close Saturday for Five $100,000 Stakes April 23

LAUREL, MD – His name may suggest otherwise, but the connections of Mopo Racing’s Alwaysinahurry are taking their time bringing the now 4-year-old stakes winner back to the races.

Only Two Chances Left to Play Stronach 5

04/06/2022

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Laurel and Golden Gate

LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5 will be paused after April 15, so there’s only two more chances to play the popular Friday wager which has resulted in strong returns on investment.

Friday’s Stronach 5 will be highlighted once again with a low 12 percent takeout and competitive races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Last week’s Stronach 5 returned $2,729.90 with three winning favorites.

$125,000 Federico Tesio Attracts 21 Nominations

04/03/2022

‘Win & In’ for Triple Crown Nominees to 147th Preakness (G1)
Tops Four Stakes Worth $450,000 in Purses Saturday, April 16
Weber City Miss Qualifier for $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2)

LAUREL, MD – Stakes winners Cooke Creek, Joe, Local Motive and Shake Em Loose, and Belgrade, who suffered his first career loss in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) last month, top a list of 21 nominees to the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park.

Stakes Winner Cooke Creek Nominated to Federico Tesio

04/02/2022

G2-Placed Colt ‘Superb’ in Thursday Breeze at Palm Meadows
Sunday Program 12:40 ET Post

LAUREL, MD – Cheyenne Stable’s Grade 2-placed sophomore colt Cooke Creek, exiting the first off-the-board finish of his career last month, could return to the races in the $125,000 Federico Tesio Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Returns $2,729

04/01/2022

LAUREL, MD – There were 51 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each worth $2,729.90.

The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

Laurel Park Launching Spring Meet with Nine-Race Card Friday

03/29/2022

Federico Tesio, Weber City Miss Highlight Nine Stakes Worth $950,000
Spring Stakes Spectacular Nominations Due Saturday, April 2

LAUREL, MD – Highlighted by the April 16 Spring Stakes Spectacular featuring the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds and $125,000 Weber City Miss for 3-year-old fillies, Laurel Park will open its spring meet with a nine-race program Friday, April 1.

Toledo, Gonzalez Crowned Winter Meet Champions

03/27/2022

Laurel Park Opens 22-Day Spring Meet Friday, April 1

LAUREL, MD – Calendar year 2022 picked up right where its predecessor left off, with a pair of familiar faces leading the jockey and trainer standings following Sunday’s closing day of Laurel Park’s winter meet.

Jockey Jevian Toledo and trainer Claudio Gonzalez reigned again as meet leaders following their titles at Laurel’s 2021 fall stand as well as the year’s overall Maryland championship.

Ex-Jockey Hohlbein Sends Out First Starter as Trainer

03/26/2022

Baltimore Native Rode Parts of Four Years in Mid-Atlantic
Multiple Maryland G3 Winner Switzerland Takes G1 Golden Shaheen
89th Birthday for Hall of Fame Trainer King Leatherbury Saturday
Nine-Race Program Sunday to Close 2022 Laurel Winter Meet

LAUREL, MD – Former jockey Kerry Hohlbein, a Baltimore native who rode in Maryland over parts of four years between 2007 and 2011, sent out her first starter as a trainer Saturday at Laurel Park.

Friday's Stronach 5 Returns $655

03/25/2022

LAUREL, MD – There were 179 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each ticket returning $655.10.

The popular wager, featuring races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and Golden Gate Fields along with a 12-percent takeout, had five winners returning $8.60 or less.