Racing News

Severe Weather Forces Early Cancellation Thursday at Laurel

05/02/2019

Graded Winners Force the Pass, Ghost Hunter Tangle in Friday Feature
    
LAUREL, MD – A severe thunderstorm bringing heavy rain and lightning through the area forced Laurel Park to cancel the remaining five races on Thursday’s 10-race card.

The storm moved in as horses were being saddled for the sixth race. After waiting several minutes in the paddock for the weather to pass, the decision was made to cancel.

Pimentel Hoping First Derby Mount is ‘Win Win Win’ Situation

05/02/2019

Laurel Park Journeyman Back Aboard Maryland-Based Stakes Winner

LAUREL, MD – Even after losing the mount on a horse he called one of the best he’s ever ridden – and he has sat on some very good ones – Laurel Park-based journeyman Julian Pimentel didn’t lose his sense of humor.

Triple Crown Days at Laurel Park Begin Saturday, May 4

05/01/2019

Tickets Include Souvenir Program, Reserved Private Betting Carrel
Live Racing Returns Thursday to Open Spring Meet Closing Weekend
    
LAUREL, MD – Starting with the Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday, May 4 from Churchill Downs, fans can reserve their spot for any or all of three Triple Crown days in the Silks Room at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park to Host Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4

04/30/2019

Live Racing, Live Music, Family Activities Throughout the Day
Special 12:15 P.M. Post Derby Day; 1:10 P.M. Post Oaks Day May 3

LAUREL, MD – In addition to live racing on the final weekend of its spring meet, Laurel Park will play host to a Kentucky Derby party featuring live music, food and drink specials and family fun activities Saturday, May 4.

Pizmo Time Sets Course Record in Return Victory Sunday

04/28/2019

Meet-Leading Jockey McCarthy Enjoys Three-Win Day
    
LAUREL, MD – Caves Farm’s Pizmo Time, making his seasonal debut, reeled in Grade 3 winner Archaggelos in mid-stretch and edged clear to a record-setting victory in Sunday’s featured sixth race at Laurel Park.

A gelded 6-year-old son of City Zip trained by Ed Graham and ridden by Jorge Vargas Jr., Pizmo Time ($7) ran one mile in 1:33.91 over firm ground in the $45,000 second-level optional claiming allowance for 3-year-olds and up.

Alwaysmining ‘Great’ Three Weeks Away from G1 Preakness

04/27/2019

Making Graded Debut in Middle Jewel of Triple Crown May 18
    
LAUREL, MD – Runnymede Racing’s multiple stakes winner Alwaysmining resumed training this week and continues to progress nicely toward his graded-stakes debut in the 144th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, May 18 at legendary Pimlico Race Course.

Two Bettors Take Away $88,869 Each in Stronach 5

04/26/2019

LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, which featured four winners paying $16 or more at four different tracks, returned $88,869.80 each to two bettors.

The sequence started with the 8-1 longshot Umightbeanempress ($18.20) winning the ninth race at Laurel Park and My Point Exactly ($16) winning the second leg and 10th race at Gulfstream.

New Crops Well-Received by Laurel Jockeys in Thursday Debut

04/25/2019

G3 Pimlico Special Next for Cordmaker After Thursday Feature Win
Rainbow 6 Carryover Stands at $46,930 for Friday Program          
Gran City Sets Exceller Turf Course Record in 5 ½-Furlong Turf Sprint

LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park jockeys used new, cushioned riding crops for the first time as a group during Thursday’s program to positive reviews.

Uneventful Trip Brings Win Win Win to Louisville for Kentucky Derby

04/25/2019

Record-Setting Stakes Winner Arrives Early Thursday at Churchill Downs

LAUREL, MD – Live Oak Plantation’s record-setting homebred stakes winner Win Win Win arrived early Thursday morning at Churchill Downs following an 11-hour van ride from his base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md.

Mike Trombetta, leading trainer at Laurel Park’s current spring meet, said during training hours Thursday that his Kentucky Derby (G1) contender had an uneventful trip to Kentucky.

Video: Laurel Jockeys to Start Using 360GT Starting Thursday

04/24/2019

Undefeated Filly Never Enough Time Headed for Stakes Debut
Motion Targeting Preakness Weekend Stakes with Pair of Colts
Rainbow 6 Carryover at $38,488 for Thursday Return of Live Racing

LAUREL, MD – Starting with Thursday’s card, Laurel Park’s jockey colony will begin using cushioned riding crops in all races.

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