Racing News

Dutrow Runners Finish One-Two In General George Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-20-12---Yawanna Twist and This Ones for Phil, from the powerful New York barn of trainer Rick Dutrow finished one-two respectively in today’s President’s day feature at Laurel Park, the $200,000 General George Handicap (G2).

Magical Feeling Wins Thrilling Barbara Fritchie Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-18-12---Overlooked in the wagering at 27-1, Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds LLC’s Magical Feeling was in mid-stretch and in fifth place when she erupted to win the $200,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (G2).

Jimanator Upsets Heart Butte In John B. Campbell Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-18-12---Three Diamonds Farm’s Jimanator took the lead, gave it up but took it back again to win the $100,000 John B. Campbell Handicap at Laurel Park.

Rapid Redux Honored With Winners' Circle Presentation

LAUREL, MD. 02-18-12---Rapid Redux, the winner of 22 consecutive races, was honored at Laurel Park Saturday afternoon with a winners’ circle presentation. Six of the victories during the streak occurred at Laurel, more than any other track.

Little Big Town, The Darkness & Mr. Greengenes Added To Preakness Infield Concert Lineup

Bands Will Play On Jägermeister Stage May 19 At Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE, 02-17-12---The Maryland Jockey Club today announced Little Big Town, The Darkness and Mr. Greengenes will perform on the Jägermeister stage on Saturday, May 19 at Pimlico Race Course, prior to the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Toby's Corner Returns In Monday's General George Handicap

LAUREL, MD. 02-16-12---The Laurel Park racing office was able to attract one of the top contenders from the 2011 Triple Crown trail for Monday’s $200,000 General George Handicap (G2). The General George is race nine of 10 on the holiday card with a post time of approximately 4:40 p.m. Eastern.

Hushion Looking For Third Barbara Fritchie Handicap In The Last Five Years

LAUREL, MD. 02-15-12---Trainer Michael Hushion has won two of the previous four Barbara Fritchie Handicaps, winning with Golden Dawn (2008) and Harissa (2011). This Saturday, the Belmont Park-based conditioner is sending graded stakes winners Nicole H and Lovely Lil south in search of another Grade 2 score.

Dale Capuano One Shy Of Joining 3,000-Win Club

LAUREL, MD. 02-15-12---Only twenty-six trainers in North American history have saddled 3,000 winners. Laurel Park-based Dale Capuano moved to within one victory of that plateau after Angels Concerto ($4.60) and apprentice jockey Kevin Navarro battled back to take the seventh race.

Lacie Slew Pounces In Maryland Racing Media Stakes

LAUREL, MD. 02-15-12---John Buckley, Jr., Ralph Durante & Pennston Farm Inc.’s Lacie Slew rallied from next to last to win the $100,000 Maryland Racing Media Stakes, the feature offering this afternoon at Laurel Park.

Nominations Announced For Next Weekend's Winter Sprintfest

LAUREL, MD. 02-10-12---Nominations for the three races which highlight the President’s day holiday weekend at Laurel Park were released by the Maryland Jockey Club’s racing office this morning.