Racing News

Amundson Tests Streak in $100,000 Force the Pass City of Laurel

11/27/2019

Las Setas Faces 12 in Return for $100,000 Imagining Safely Kept

LAUREL, MD – Barry Schwartz’s Amundson, an impressive winner of his last two races in New York, will step up to stakes company for the first time as he looks to extend his streak in the $100,000 Force the Pass City of Laurel Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.

Opening Day Turf Races at Gulfstream Highlight Friday's Stronach 5

11/27/2019

$100,000 Guaranteed Pool, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout
Sequence Includes Races from Laurel and Golden Gate

LAUREL, MD – The Championship Meet begins Friday at Gulfstream Park, and two turf races from the South Florida track will play a key role in solving the popular Stronach 5.

Live Racing Returns with Thanksgiving Holiday Program

11/26/2019

Nine Races, Special 11:25 Post Time Thursday, Nov. 28
Food, Drink Specials for Guys’ Day Out, Friday Nov. 29
Four $100,000 Stakes, Stallion Showcase Saturday, Nov. 30

LAUREL, MD – From traditional giveaways and gatherings to competitive racing and multiple stakes, there is something for fans and bettors alike during Thanksgiving weekend at Laurel Park, starting with a special nine-race holiday program Thursday, Nov. 28.

Strong First Half for 2020 Stakes Anchored by 145th Preakness

11/22/2019

Total of 38 Stakes, 11 Graded, Worth $6.325 Million Through Mid-May

LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today a total of 38 stakes, 11 graded, worth $6.325 million in purses scheduled through mid-May 2020 at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, highlighted by the 145th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, May 16.

Alwaysmining Nominated to Return in Thanksgiving Weekend Stakes

11/22/2019

Four Stakes Worth $400,000 in Purses Saturday, Nov. 30
City of Laurel, Safely Kept ‘Win and In’ for G1 Races at Santa Anita
Inaugural Stallion Showcase to Complement Live Program

LAUREL, MD – Five-time stakes winner Alwaysmining, unraced since mid-July, undefeated stablemate Arrifana and nearly a dozen graded-stakes winners are among 102 nominations made to four stakes worth $400,000 in purses Saturday, Nov. 30 at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Attracts Competitive Fields, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool

11/21/2019

All-Star Ticket, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout
Races from Gulfstream West, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields            

LAUREL, MD – A $100,000 guaranteed pool, industry-low 12-percent takeout and competitive fields highlight Friday’s Stronach 5 with races from Gulfstream Park West, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Leading Thoroughbred Racing Organizations Launch Safety Coalition

11/19/2019

LEXINGTON (November 19, 2019) – The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations today announced the creation of an industry-led effort to unify and enhance existing protections and work together to develop new reforms to ensure the safety of the sport’s equine and human athletes.

Third Time a Charm for Maiden Winner Princess Adira

11/17/2019

Jockey Cintron, Trainer Gonzalez Each Notch Three Wins
Live Racing Returns with Nine-Race Program Thursday, Nov. 21

LAUREL, MD – On Your Left Racing and Daniel Kjorsvik’s Princess Adira, beaten less than a length combined in her first two starts, was a no doubt winner on her third try in Sunday’s seventh race at Laurel Park.

Cofactor Makes it Three Straight in $100,000 Smart Halo

11/16/2019

2YO Filly Stake Co-Feature on Military Family Appreciation Day

LAUREL, MD – Stoneway Farm’s homebred Cofactor extended her win streak to three races in her stakes debut, powering between horses down the stretch and drawing away by 1 ¾ lengths in Saturday’s $100,000 Warrior’s Reward Smart Halo.

Newstome Gets Top Billing in $100,000 James F. Lewis III

11/16/2019

2YO Stake Co-Feature on Military Family Appreciation Day

LAUREL, MD – Marie Trombetta’s Newstome slipped through an opening along the rail in deep stretch to pass pacesetter Reform School and hold off a late rush from Informative on the outside for a popular nose triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 James F. Lewis III at Laurel Park.