Racing News

Art Collector Signals Readiness for Preakness with Strong Workout

09/19/2020
LOUISVILLE - Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector, who would have been co-second choice for the Kentucky Derby (G1) until a minor foot issue forced him out of the race, worked five-eighths of a mile at Churchill Downs in a strong 59.40 seconds - a time for the distance eclipsed Saturday only by Kentucky Derby winner Authentic’s 59.20. 
 

Maryland's Leading Apprentice Marquez Moving to New York

09/19/2020
Hall of Famer Angel Cordero Jr. Taking 17-Year-Old’s Book
 
LAUREL, MD – Teenaged jockey Charlie Marquez, the top apprentice and third-leading rider at Laurel Park’s summer meet, is moving his tack to New York under the tutelage of Hall of Fame rider Angel Cordero Jr.
 

For Derby Winner Authentic, 'All Systems Go' for Preakness

09/19/2020
Authentic Works Five Furlongs, Thousand Words “Steady” in Work
 
LOUISVILLE— Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic had his first major training session Saturday morning to prepare for the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1), working five-eighths of a mile in 59.20 seconds at Churchill Downs. Jockey Martin Garcia filled in for John Velazquez, who won his third Kentucky Derby while riding Authentic for the first time.
 

Preakness Remains an Option for G2 Winner Mystic Guide

09/19/2020
Returns to Work Tab with Half-Mile Breeze Saturday at Fair Hill
 
ELKTON, MD – Godolphin homebred Mystic Guide, last out winner of the Jim Dandy (G2) Sept. 5, remains under consideration for the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course after returning to the work tab with a half-mile breeze Saturday morning.
 

Preakness Weekend Stakes Attract 464 Total Nominations

09/18/2020
16 Stakes, Nine Graded, Worth $3.35 Million in Purses Oct. 1-3
Black-Eyed Susan (G2), De Francis Dash Join Preakness Lineup
Historic Pimlico Special (G3) Tops Claiming Crown Preview Day
Sophomores in Spotlight in Chick Lang (G3) to Open Weekend
 

Formful Stronach 5 Returns $294

09/18/2020
LAUREL, MD – There were no surprises in Friday’s Stronach 5, but lots of winners. In fact, there were 300 winning tickets each worth $294.50.
 
The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields with a $100,000 guaranteed pool and industry-low 12-percent takeout.
 

Mr. Big News Breezes for Oct. 3 Preakness

09/18/2020
LOUISVILLE - Even though Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher Mr. Big News earned a free roll in the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) by virtue of winning Oaklawn Park’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes, owner Chester Thomas and trainer Bret Calhoun said that has no bearing on their decision to run in Pimlico’s famed 1 3/16-mile classic.
 

Gonzalez Wins Thursday to Celebrate Laurel Summer Meet Title

09/17/2020
Tenth Training Crown in Last 11 Maryland Meets for Cancer Survivor
Sophomore Filly Coconut Cake Registers Third Straight Win Thursday
Rainbow 6 Solved Thursday, Friday Super Hi-5 Carryover $11,481
 
LAUREL, MD – With no one in position to catch him, Claudio Gonzalez entered the final weekend of Laurel Park’s extended summer meet ensured of winning its training title, but the 43-year-old cancer survivor didn’t stop there.
 

Four on the Turf for Friday's Stronach 5

09/17/2020
$100,000 Guaranteed Pool, 12-Percent Takeout
 
LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5 will feature a $100,000 guaranteed pool, races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields, and four races on the turf.
 
The Stronach 5 will kick off at 3:40 p.m. with Laurel’s seventh race, a 5 ½ furlong event on the main track. The remaining four races will be contested over the turf. The Stronach 5 will also feature an industry-low 12-percent takeout.

Jockey Katie Davis Credits New Agent for Recent Success

09/16/2020
Summer Meet Riding Title On the Line Entering Final Weekend
Market Analysis Working His Way Back to the Races for O’Dwyer
Mandatory Payouts Scheduled for Saturday’s Closing Day Program
Preakness Weekend Stakes Nominations Close Thursday, Sept. 17
 
LAUREL, MD – After going a month between starters, jockey Katie Davis is making up for lost time.