Racing News

Sagamore Racing To Sponsor Monday's Native Dancer Stakes

01/16/2013

Laurel Park honors Sagamore Racing Hall of Fame Thoroughbred January 21

LAUREL, MD. 01-16-13---Sagamore Racing, the horse racing team based at historic Sagamore Farm in Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club, announced today it will sponsor the $125,000 Native Dancer Stakes on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Laurel Park. Entries for the 1-1/16 mile test for older horses will be taken Thursday afternoon, January 17.

Bold Affair Much The Best In What A Summer Stakes

01/12/2013

LAUREL, MD. 01-12-13---Charles Reed & Mike Zanella’s Bold Affair made short work of her seven filly and mare rivals when she galloped to victory in today’s feature at Laurel Park, the $105,000 What A Summer Stakes.

Loose Horse Escapes Laurel Park During Morning Training For Trip Down U.S. Route 1

01/11/2013

LAUREL, MD. 01-11-13---Around 9 o’clock Friday morning, commuters traveling on U.S. Route 1 in North Laurel saw something they will never forget, a loose horse heading south without its rider.

Bold Affair Headlines What A Summer Stakes

01/10/2013

LAUREL, MD. 01-10-13--- Despite the irony that the What A Summer Stakes is presented in the dead of winter, eight fillies and mares will meet the starter in Saturday’s $125,000 feature at Laurel Park.

Wagering Up 7.5% In Maryland For 2012 Season

01/05/2013

LAUREL, MD. 01-05-13---The Maryland Jockey Club concluded its 2012 racing season earlier this week, posting average wagering figures which were 7.5% higher than 2011. The average daily handle went from $2.27 million to $2.44 million. The year featured 145 live racing dates and 206 simulcast days.

Apprentice McCarthy Rides Four Winners On Opening Day

01/01/2013

LAUREL, MD. 01-01-13---Mike McCarthy won 2,907 races as a jockey before retiring in 2002. His 18-year-old son Trevor is now 2,891 victories behind after a four-win afternoon at Laurel Park to ring in the new year.

McCarthy visited the winners’ circle aboard Kincaid ($3.20-second for trainer Dale Capuano), Merryland Moon ($5.60-fourth for trainer Mike Trombetta), Bluegrass Kopp ($24.80-fifth for trainer Ferris Allen) and Proud Daddy ($18.20-seventh for trainer Linda Albert).

Castellano And Ness Capture Year-Round Titles

12/31/2012

LAUREL, MD. 12-31-12---Abel Castellano and Jamie Ness wrapped up year-end titles for the calendar year in the jockey and trainer divisions respectively at the major Maryland tracks after today’s final card of the season at Laurel Park.

The duo ranked atop the standings during the Pimlico Race Course spring and Laurel Park fall meetings.

Called To Serve Lives Up To The Hype In The Broad Brush Stakes

12/31/2012

LAUREL, MD. 12-31-12---Under confident handling, Marc Ferrell’s Called to Serve waited behind the leaders, tipped to the outside and pounced, winning as his rider pleased in the $125,000 Broad Brush Stakes, the co-feature on New Year’s Eve at Laurel Park.

Walkwithapurpose Impressive In Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship Score

12/31/2012

LAUREL, MD. 12-31-12--- Sagamore Farm’s Walkwithapurpose took the lead when no other filly wanted it and was on cruise control the rest of the way to win the $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship this afternoon at Laurel Park.

Il Villano Romps In Dave's Friend Stakes

12/29/2012

LAUREL, MD. 12-29-12---Chuck Russo’s Il Villano had it all his own way in the six-furlong, $100,000 Dave’s Friend Stakes, the co-feature this afternoon at Laurel Park.