Racing News

Fundraiser for Injured Jockey Montanez Surpasses Goal

07/19/2020
GoFundMe Account Created by Laurel Park Trainer Russell
 
LAUREL, MD – In a testament to the close-knit community of Thoroughbred racing, a GoFundMe account to benefit injured Laurel Park jockey Rosario Montanez had already surpassed its goal less than 24 hours after being created.
 

Hello Beautiful Sharp in Sunday Breeze at Laurel

07/19/2020
Multiple Stakes Winner Possible for G1 Test Aug. 8
 
LAUREL, MD – Multiple stakes-winning 3-year-old filly Hello Beautiful continued preparations for a possible start in next month’s Test (G1) at Saratoga with a strong five-furlong breeze over Laurel Park’s main track Sunday morning.
 

Jockey Rosario Montanez Recovering from Successful Surgery

07/18/2020

Completed Pass, Papal Law Capture Laurel Saturday Features
Live Racing Returns with Nine-Race Program Thursday, July 23

LAUREL, MD – Jockey Rosario Montanez, an Eclipse Award finalist as the top apprentice of 2011, is recovering from successful back surgery Saturday to repair what agent Joe Rocco Sr. said were several fractures following a spill in Friday’s first race at Laurel Park.

Maryland Million Turf Winner Mr. d'Angelo Returns Saturday

07/17/2020

Jockey Emily Fewster Rides Friday for First Time Since 2009
Saintly Samurai Rallies for Popular Friday Feature Victory

LAUREL, MD – Kevin P. Morgan homebred Mr. d’Angelo, 17-1 upset winner of the Maryland Million Turf last fall, ends a nine-month break between starts when he launches his comeback in Saturday’s featured ninth race at Laurel Park.

Three Winning Tickets Each Worth $41,725 in Stronach 5

07/17/2020

LAUREL, MD – There were three winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 each worth $41,725.70.

Friday’s Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park with a $100,000 guaranteed pool and industry-low 12-percent takeout.

Summer Meet-Leading Rider Russell Sidelined with Broken Wrist

07/17/2020

Expected Out 4-6 Weeks Following Thursday Gate Mishap in Delaware

LAUREL, MD – Jockey Sheldon Russell, the leading rider at Laurel Park’s current summer meet, will miss at least two months with a broken right wrist suffered in a gate mishap Thursday at Delaware Park.

G1 Test Possible for Multiple Stakes-Winning Filly Hello Beautiful

07/16/2020

Sophomore Duo Faces Elders in Featured Allowance Friday at Laurel
Connections Weighing Options After Skyscanner Misses G3 Peter Pan
Double Carryovers, Stronach 5 When Live Racing Resumes Friday

LAUREL, MD – All but one of eight career starts have come over her home track of Laurel Park, including a pair of juvenile stakes victories, but standout 3-year-old filly Hello Beautiful may hit the road for her next, and biggest, race yet.

Big Fields and $100,000 Guaranteed Pool for Friday's Stronach 5

07/16/2020
All-Star Ticket $108, In The Money Podcast
 
LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5 will feature large, competitive fields, three races on the turf, and a $100,000 guaranteed pool when it kicks off Friday with 10 maidens going a mile on the Bowl Game Turf Course at Laurel Park.
 
Featuring races from Laurel and Gulfstream Park and an industry-low 12-percent takeout, the Stronach 5 begins at 3:23 p.m.
 

G1 Haskell Next Up for Laurel's Multiple Stakes Winner Lebda

07/14/2020

145th Preakness (G1), Rescheduled to Oct. 3, Remains Ultimate Goal

LAUREL, MD – Euro Stable’s sophomore sensation Lebda, a two-time stakes winner this winter over his home course of Laurel Park, will make the jump to Grade 1 company for his next start in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park.

MJC Sets Restriction on Jockey Travel

07/14/2020

LAUREL, MD - The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that beginning Friday, July 17, jockeys who enter another racetrack’s jockey quarters will not be permitted to ride in Maryland unless they self-quarantine for 14 days and obtain a negative COVID-19 test.

The health, safety and welfare of every person and every horse is always the top priority of the Maryland Jockey Club.