Racing News

Bridget’s Big Luvy Goes Gate-To-Wire In Private Terms

LAUREL, MD., 03/21/15 -Trainer Jeremiah Englehart admitted it’s a “special time of year” for anyone with a promising 3-year-old colt. And it turned a little more special for Englehart Saturday afternoon when he watched Tom O’Grady’s Bridget’s Big Luvy go gate-to-wire over a muddy track at Laurel Park to win the $100,000 Private Terms Stakes.

Laurel to Offer $100,000 Guaranteed Pool for Saturday’s Jackpot Pick 5

LAUREL, MD., 03/20/15 – Laurel Park will offer its bettors a $100,000 guaranteed pool for Saturday’s Jackpot Pick 5.

Gonzalez Feeling Confident With Printasticat in Conniver Stakes

LAUREL, MD., 03/19/15- Somraj Singh and MCA Racing Stable’s Printasticat will look to run her win streak to four in Saturday’s $100,000 Conniver Stakes, a 7-furlong contest for Maryland breds, at Laurel Park.

Page McKenney Looks To Continue Success In Harrison E. Johnson Memorial

LAUREL, MD., 03/19/15 – The ever consistent Page McKenney heads a field of eight runners set to go to the post in the $100,000 Harrison E. Johnson Memorial Stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.

By the Moon Returns In Saturday's $100,000 Caesar's Wish

LAUREL, MD., 03/18/15 - With a Grade I victory on her resume, Jay Em Ess Stable's 3-year-old homebred By the Moon is expected to attract lots of attention Saturday when she goes to post in the $100,000 Caesar's Wish Stakes at Laurel Park.

Combat Diver Returns To Laurel For Saturday's $100,000 Private Terms

One of Four Stakes on Saturday Card

LAUREL, MD., 03/18/15 - Trainer Gary Contessa is very optimistic about the future of Combat Diver.

Contessa, who will saddle the 3-year-old son of Line of David in Saturday's $100,000 Private Term Stakes at Laurel, admits he has a game plan going into the 1 1/8-mile event.

Merryman Ready For Trip To Dubai With Valiant Boy


                                        Arabian Star Works "Perfect" at Laurel

LAUREL, MD., 03/18/15 - Along with champions such as California Chrome and Main Sequence, Valiant Boy is headed to Dubai for the $30 million World Cup on Saturday, March 28.

Maryland Jockey Club Investing $7 Million At Laurel Park

Improvements Include New Barns for 300 Horses,
150 Flat Screen Televisions & Surveillance Equipment

LAUREL, MD– The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that approximately $7 million in improvements at Laurel Park – including new barns for 300 horses and a new washroom – could be completed within the next month.

Russell Wins Four At Laurel

McCarthy Wins First Race Since Return

LAUREL, MD- Jockey Sheldon Russell, who won his 1,000th career race last weekend, rode four winners on Laurel Park's 10-race program Saturday afternoon.

Wolfendale Aims For 1,500 Wins

Maryland-based Trainer One Away from Milestone

LAUREL, MD., 03/13/15 --- Trainer Howard Wolfendale knows his 1,500th win is right around the corner. "But I'd like to put it behind me real quick," he said laughing.