Racing News

Spring Stakes Spectacular Moved to Saturday, April 24

03/31/2021

Seven Stakes Worth $750,000 Led by Tesio for 3-Year-Olds

LAUREL, MD – As a result of the ongoing pause of live racing at Laurel Park through Sunday, April 4, the Maryland Jockey Club has pushed its Spring Stakes Spectacular program back one week to Saturday, April 24.

All seven stakes worth $750,000 in purses originally scheduled for Saturday, April 17 will be run on the new date with a similar 12:40 p.m. post time. Nominations for all stakes are due Saturday, April 3.

Statement from Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park

03/26/2021

“In consultation with Maryland State Veterinarian, Dr Michael Odian and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, the suspension of live racing at Laurel Park has been extended through April 4.

“This added precautionary measure will further protect the horses stabled at both Pimlico and Laurel Park. The two properties will continue to be treated as separate quarantine zones as announced on March 25.

Laurel Park Remains Open for Weekend Simulcasting

03/26/2021

LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park will remain open for simulcasting following the cancellation of live racing for the final weekend of its 2021 winter meet.

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to allow for wagering on the Dubai World Cup program from Meydan Racecourse, beginning with the Dubai World Cup (G2) on turf in Race 3 (8:50 a.m.). The $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) will go off as Race 9 (12:50 p.m.).

Statement from Dr. Dionne Benson, Chief Veterinarian for 1/ST Racing

03/25/2021
The Maryland Jockey Club was informed this evening by Maryland State Veterinarian Dr. Michael Odian, that a horse at Pimlico has tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1).  The horse had been isolated for 72 hours prior to the positive test. 
 

Stakes-Placed Wondrwherecraigis Gearing Up for Return

03/25/2021

Winter Meet Jockey Race Going Down to Final Weekend
Watch and Wager on Florida Derby, Dubai World Cup at Laurel
Nominations for April 17 Spring Stakes Spectacular Close Saturday

LAUREL, MD – Stakes-placed gelding Wondrwherecraigis, undefeated in his only two starts at Laurel Park, has returned to the work tab as he continues preparations for his first start as a 4-year-old.

Turf Races from Santa Anita, Gulfstream Highlight Stronach 5

03/25/2021

Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout
Races from Laurel, Santa Anita, Golden Gate and Gulfstream

LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5 will feature five competitive races from four tracks along with an industry-low 12-percent takeout when it begins at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Stakes Winner Anna's Bandit Getting Ready for 7-Year-Old Debut

03/19/2021

Frosted Filly Paradise Song Hits Right Note in Laurel’s Friday Feature
20-Cent Rainbow 6 Solved Friday for Jackpot Payout of $22,943

LAUREL, MD – Eleven-time stakes-winning mare Anna’s Bandit, unraced since last summer, continues to train forwardly at Laurel Park as she readies for a sixth racing season at the age of 7.

Little Huntress Seeks Rebound in Friday Feature

03/18/2021

Allowance Kicks Off Stronach 5 with $154,931 Carryover
Video: Tullock, Tukker Handicap Stronach 5
20-Cent Rainbow 6 Carryover Stands at $15,617
Laurel to Open Second-Floor Sports Bar Friday

LAUREL, MD – Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables and Robert LaPenta’s impressive maiden winner Little Huntress, off the board in her season and stakes debut last month, returns as the narrow program favorite in Friday’s feature as live racing returns to Laurel Park.

Long Road to Maiden Win for Mineshaft Colt Exculpatory

03/18/2021

March 5 Triumph at Laurel Capped Odyssey for Horse, Owners

LAUREL, MD – Grace Merryman wasn’t born when the Grateful Dead released its hit single Truckin’ in 1970 but, boy, can she relate.

Sometimes the light’s all shinin’ on me
Other times, I can barely see
Lately, it occurs to me
What a long, strange trip it’s been

There's a $154,931 Carryover in Friday's Stronach 5

03/17/2021

Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout, Four Tracks, One Hour
Pool to Grow in Excess of $500,000

LAUREL, MD – With a carryover of $154,931.69 in the Stronach 5, Friday’s pool is expected to grow in excess of $500,000 while featuring races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields along with an industry-low 12-percent takeout.

The Stronach 5, which continues to show a strong return on investment, will begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. with Laurel’s eighth race.