Racing News

El Areeb Breezes Wednesday

03/29/2017
Maryland Stakes Winner Irish War Cry Among Expected Foes
Multiple G3-Placed Vorticity Continues Comeback Friday at Laurel
 
LAUREL, MD – M M G Stables’ multiple Grade 3 winner and Triple Crown contender El Areeb had an easy work Wednesday morning at Laurel Park as he continues preparations for his next start in the Wood Memorial (G2) April 8 at Aqueduct.
 

Thomas Camann Captures MJC Champions Handicapping Tournament

03/26/2017

Earns $4,290 in Prize Money and Berth in Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge

LAUREL, MD – Thomas Camann of Providence, R.I. finished with a balance of $2,496 to edge Frederick Cipriano and capture the spring session of the Maryland Jockey Club’s Champions Handicapping Tournament held Saturday at Laurel Park.

El Areeb Breezes Thursday at Laurel for G2 Wood Memorial

03/23/2017
April 8 Stakes at Aqueduct Expected Next Start for Multiple G3 Winner 
Ben’s Cat Continues Preparations for 11-Year-Old Debut
Late Pick 5, Rainbow 6 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday
Watch and Wager on Dubai World Cup Card Saturday at Laurel
 

Twisted Tom Nails O Dionysus on Wire in $100,000 Private Terms

03/18/2017
Jenda’s Agenda Stays Undefeated in $100,000 Caesar’s Wish
 
LAUREL, MD – Cobra Farm Inc.’s Twisted Tom, facing stakes company for the first time in his Maryland debut, came with a steady drive down the middle of the track to catch heavy favorite O Dionysus at the wire in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park.
 

Matt King Coal Takes $75,000 Harrison Johnson

03/18/2017
Laki Makes It Four in a Row in $75,000 Not For Love
Jockey Davis, Next Best Thing Break Stakes Maiden in $75,000 Conniver
 
LAUREL, MD – Lady Shelia Stable’s Matt King Coal survived a stretch duel with Afleet Willy and an inquiry and objection to win Saturday’s $75,000 Harrison Johnson at Laurel Park.
 

Breeders’ Cup Official Fravel Visits Laurel and Maryland Gov. Hogan

03/18/2017
LAUREL, MD – Television Racing Analyst Acacia Courtney caught up with Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel about his visit to Laurel Park Saturday afternoon and his meeting with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Friday. Click here for video interview.

Innovative Concept Offers Fans Glimpse Into Thoroughbred Ownership; Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300

03/18/2017
Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300
Total Prize Pool of $50,000 Plus Access to Paddock, Winner’s Circle
            
LAUREL, MD – Access to the paddock and winner’s circle, as well as a total prize pool of $50,000, were among the features that awaited registered participants for the inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Innovative Concept Offers Fans Glimpse Into Thoroughbred Ownership

03/18/2017
Inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park Attract Nearly 300
Total Prize Pool of $50,000 Plus Access to Paddock, Winner’s Circle 
 
LAUREL, MD – Access to the paddock and winner’s circle, as well as a total prize pool of $50,000, were among the features that awaited registered participants for the inaugural Fantasy Owners Day Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Bodhisattva Aims to Maintain Momentum in $75,000 Harrison Johnson

03/16/2017
Sonny Inspired Tops Competitive Field in $75,000 Not For Love
Eight Older Females Line Up in $75,000 Conniver
 
LAUREL, MD – Over a 28-race career that dates back to the summer of 2014, Bodhisattva has often been a horse that left owner and trainer Jose Corrales scratching his head. The late-running son of Student Council went through streaks where he both started and finished behind each of his competitors, and others where he came from out of the clouds to beat them all.

Promising 3-Year-Old O Dionysus Gets Two-Turn Test in $100,000 Private Terms

03/16/2017
Crabcakes Seeks Rebound from First Loss in $100,000 Caesar’s Wish
 
LAUREL, MD – Marathon Farms’ multiple stakes winner O Dionysus, worse than third only once in eight career starts, will get a chance to see how far he can stretch his talent when he makes his two-turn debut in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park.