Racing News
The ‘King’ Still Reigns in Maryland at 81
03/13/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/13/15 – Though snow remains a prominent part of the landscape, there are sure signs of spring in the Maryland air. King Leatherbury is closing in on another birthday, his 82nd, at the end of March, and win machine Ben’s Cat has returned to the legendary Mid-Atlantic trainer’s barn.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL., 03/12/15 --- Jockey Trevor McCarthy, Maryland’s leading rider in 2014, made his return to the irons with three mounts on Thursday’s card at Gulfstream Park while eying a Saturday return to Laurel.
LAUREL, MD., 03/08/15 – Philip Lam will compete in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) after winning Saturday’s Champions Handicapping Tournament at Laurel Park.Jockey McCarthy Preparing Comeback This Week
03/08/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/08/15 – Jockey Trevor McCarthy, who admits his last three months have been “a bit boring” since breaking his wrist in a spill at Laurel Dec. 20, is scheduled to return to riding this week at Gulfstream Park.Laurel Cancels Sunday Live Racing
03/08/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/08/15 – Laurel Park cancelled its live program Sunday, March 8 due to weather-related problems. Laurel will remain open for simulcast wagering.Russell Wins 1,000th Race at Aqueduct
03/07/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/07/15 – Maryland-based jockey Sheldon Russell won the 1,000th race of his career Saturday in style by guiding Shayjolie to victory in the $100,000 Cat Cay Stakes at Aqueduct.Laurel Cancels Saturday’s Live Races
03/07/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/06/15 --- Laurel Park cancelled its live program Friday, March 6 after a winter snowstorm passed through Thursday sending temperatures to record lows and dropping six inches of snow in the area.Jeyran: From Azerbaijan to Laurel Park
03/04/2015
LAUREL, MD., 03/04/15 ---At first glance, Jeyran looks like any other thoroughbred in trainer Donald Barr’s barn of predominantly younger horses. Though winless in her first three career starts, it is on paper where the 3-year-old filly truly stands out. 
