Double Airo finds the mark

LAUREL, MD – Although he took somewhat of a circuitous route, Exploration discovered the winner’s circle in today’s eighth race at Laurel Park, a $49,000 first-level allowance for 4-year-olds and upward at six furlongs.

Piloted by Jevian Toledo, Exploration broke last in the four-horse field and settled three wide in third. Meanwhile, Heaven’s Got Fire and Coringa sparred through an opening quarter in a moderate 23.63 seconds over the fast main track.

Three winners for jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Brittany Russell

LAUREL, MD – Although it couldn’t be considered a marital spat, trainer Brittany Russell and her husband, jockey Sheldon Russell, disagreed as it pertained to Prado Road’s path to victory in Sunday’s featured seventh race at Laurel Park, a $48,000 state-bred or -sired allowance at six furlongs.

Late Nite Call graduates in speedy fashion

LAUREL, MD – He’s no longer a secret.

Secret Zipper won his fourth consecutive start when he wired a solid field in Friday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $53,000 second-level allowance with a $40,000 claiming option at 1 1/16 miles.

Trained by Gary Capuano for owner and breeder Frank Sample, Secret Zipper broke from the advantageous inside post in the two-turn affair and soon made the lead under jockey J. G. Torrealba.

Icona Mama makes seasonal debut in Wide Country

LAUREL, MD – The top three finishers from last month's Spectacular Bid Stakes square off once more in Saturday's $100,000 Miracle Wood for 3-year-olds racing one mile at Laurel Park.

The Miracle Wood shares top billing on the nine-race program with the $100,000 Wide Country Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at seven furlongs. The first post time is 12:10 pm ET.