Racing News

$250,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (G3) Draws 35 Nominations

195 Nominees to Seven Stakes Worth $825,000 on Nov. 19 Fall Festival of Racing
 
LAUREL, MD – Led by the 25th running of the $250,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (G3), a total of 195 horses were nominated to seven stakes worth $825,000 in purses for the Fall Festival of Racing Saturday, Nov. 19 at Laurel Park.
 

John Jones Sparkles Again for Gaudet in $60,000 Claiming Crown Jewel

Gelding Extends Win Streak to Four, One of Three Wins for Trainer Gaudet
‘Win and You’re In’ for $1.11 Million Claiming Crown Dec. 3 at Gulfstream
Jockey Karamanos Registers Three-Win Day
20-Cent Rainbow Six Carryover $10,081,04 for Friday
 

John Jones Puts Streak to Test in Sunday’s $60,000 Jewel

Claiming Crown Preview Day Offers Nine Starter Allowances Worth $400,000
‘Win and You’re In’ for $1.11 Million Claiming Crown Dec. 3 at Gulfstream
 
LAUREL, MD – When John Jones was claimed for $25,000 in mid-July, his new connections thought the 4-year-old gelding could be a useful horse. Three starts and three wins including one shocking stakes victory later, owner Matt Schera and trainer Lacey Gaudet have uncovered a real gem.
 

Jockey Carrow Earns First Career Victory Friday at Laurel

Second Female Rider in Six Days to Notch Breakthrough Win
 
LAUREL, MD – Apprentice jockey Anna Carrow picked up her first career victory in her 11th mount with a front-running 1 ¼-length triumph aboard First to Fire in Friday’s third race at Laurel Park.
 
Carrow, 23, became Laurel’s second female rider in less than a week to reach the historic milestone following Sarah Shaffer, who registered her first win Oct. 29.
 

Bet the Breeders’ Cup at Laurel Park Nov. 4 & 5; Total of $15,000 in Betting Vouchers Being Given Away Nov. 5

Total of $15,000 in Betting Vouchers Being Given Away Nov. 5
Post Time 12:30 P.M. for Laurel’s Live-Race Programs
 
LAUREL, MD – In addition to live racing, fans at Laurel Park will be able to watch and wager on all 13 Breeders’ Cup races from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5.
 

Laurel Park Hosting Claiming Crown Preview Day Sunday, Nov. 6

Nine Starter Stakes Worth $400,000 in Purses
Stakes Winner John Jones Takes Streak into $60,000 Jewel
11-Year-Old No Brakes Pointing to $40,000 Iron Horse
‘Win and You’re In’ for $1.11 Million Claiming Crown Dec. 3 at Gulfstream
 

Commonwealth (G2) Runner-Up Top of Mind Classy Winner of Laurel Feature Saturday; Aiden’s Rag Doll Breaks Maiden; My Sister Caro, Grand Old Game Take Co-Features

Aiden’s Rag Doll Breaks Maiden; My Sister Caro, Grand Old Game Take Co-Features
Jockey McCarthy Returns to Action with Riding Triple
Carryovers in Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 for Sunday Program
Championship Round of MJC Players’ Challenge Contest Sunday
Premier Parlay Wager Offered on NFL Sundays
 

Rainbow 6, Late Pick 5, Super Hi-5 Carryovers Saturday at Laurel; Average Field Size at 15 for 12 Turf Races Saturday and Sunday

Average Field Size at 15 for 12 Turf Races Saturday and Sunday
Leading Rider McCarthy Takes Off Friday Mounts, Will Return Saturday 
 
LAUREL, MD – There will be carryovers in the 20-cent Rainbow 6, 50-cent Late Pick 5 and $1 Super Hi-5 during Laurel Park’s 11-race program Saturday.
 
First race post time is 12:30 p.m.
 

Name Changer Caps Four-Win Day for Toledo in Friday Feature; Moves One Past McCarthy into Lead in Fall Meet Standings

Moves One Past McCarthy into Lead in Fall Meet Standings
 
 LAUREL, MD – Jockey Jevian Toledo capped a four-win afternoon by rallying Colts Neck Stables’ Grade 2-placed homebred Name Changer in the stretch to capture Friday’s featured 10th race at Laurel Park.
 

Jockey Gomez Gets Journeyman Career Off to Strong Start; Full Fields, World-Class Turf Racing Kick Off Final October Weekend

Laurel Park News & Notes
Jockey Gomez Gets Journeyman Career Off to Strong Start
Dancing Rags Tops Maryland Horses in Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entries
Full Fields, World-Class Turf Racing Kick Off Final October Weekend
Average Field Size Friday and Saturday 13 with 12 Turf Races Scheduled