Racing News

Preakness ‘A Consideration’ for Multiple Stakes Winner Copper Tax

04/21/2024

3YO Colt Earned Automatic Berth for Victory in April 20 Federico Tesio

LAUREL, MD – The 149th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, will be part of the conversation when the connections of $125,000 Federico Tesio winner Copper Tax discuss future plans for the multiple stakes-winning 3-year-old.

Copper Tax Gets Job Done Again in $125,000 Federico Tesio

04/20/2024

Edges Pacesetting Speedyness in Laurel Park’s Preakness (G1) Prep

LAUREL, MD – It took the length of the stretch, but Rose Petal Stable’s multiple stakes winner Copper Tax came with a steady run down the center of the track to reel in stubborn pacesetter Speedyness and edge clear by three-quarters of a length in Saturday’s $125,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park.

Call Another Play Makes it Three Straight in $100,000 Weber City Miss

04/20/2024

Witty Returns a Winner in Leatherbury
Five Towns Rallies for Victory in Dahlia

BALTIMORE – R. Larry Johnson’s Maryland homebred Call Another Play continued her forward progression, extended her win streak to three races and earned a shot against graded-stakes competition with a professional 3 ½-length victory in Saturday’s $125,000 Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.

Call Another Play Makes it Three Straight in $100,000 Weber City Miss

04/20/2024

Witty Returns a Winner in Leatherbury
Five Towns Rallies for Victory in Dahlia

LAUREL, MD – R. Larry Johnson’s Maryland homebred Call Another Play continued her forward progression, extended her win streak to three races and earned a shot against graded-stakes competition with a professional 3 ½-length victory in Saturday’s $125,000 Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.

Hunter Joe Thrilling Winner of Turf Season Opener Friday

04/19/2024

Classic Joke Seeking Return to Form in $125K Federico Tesio

LAUREL, MD – Lewis Family Racing Stable’s Hunter Joe sat off a fast early pace set by Psychedelic Shack and outkicked a pair of determined foes on his inside to register a thrilling neck victory in the first grass race of the season Friday.

Speedy Miss Harriett Stretching Out in $100,000 Weber City Miss

04/18/2024

‘Win and In’ for 3YO Fillies to 100th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 17

LAUREL, MD – Miss Harriett, bred and owned by David Baxter’s Narrow Leaf Farms in Dayton, Md., will look to stretch her speed around two turns for the first time as she chases a third career stakes victory in Saturday’s $125,000 Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.

Turf Racing Returns Friday

04/18/2024

Paper Mansion Chasing Seventh Straight Win in Friday Feature
5YO Mare Favored in One of Three Grass Races to Open Turf Season

LAUREL, MD – Jagger Inc. and Longball Stables’ 5-year-old mare Paper Mansion will chase a seventh consecutive victory, eighth on the grass and 12th overall when live racing resumes at Laurel Park Friday marking the eagerly awaited start of turf season in Maryland.

BARCS, Pimlico to Host Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon Saturday

04/17/2024

Adoption Fees Waived for All Animals at Event from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

LAUREL, MD – Following the success of its inaugural event over the winter, the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) will host a Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon Saturday at historic Pimlico Race Course.

The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon is the largest adoption event in the Baltimore area and surrounding counties and will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the second-floor grandstand and Triple Crown Room.

Champion Witty Opens Season in $100,000 King T. Leatherbury

04/17/2024

Eons Chasing Seventh Stakes Victory in $100,000 Henry S. Clark
Trainer Motion Seeks Record-Extending Fifth Win in $100,000 Dahlia

LAUREL, MD – Witty, Maryland’s champion male turf horse of 2023 bred, owned and trained by Elizabeth Merryman, will go after his third grass stakes victory and sixth overall when he launches his 5-year-old campaign in Saturday’s $100,000 King T. Leatherbury at Laurel Park.

Copper Tax Draws Outside 10 Rivals in $125,000 Federico Tesio

04/14/2024

‘Win & In’ for TC-Nominated Horses to 149th Preakness (G1) May 18

LAUREL, MD – Having rediscovered his stakes-winning form in dramatic fashion last month after two disappointing efforts around two turns, Rose Petal Stable’s Copper Tax will face a familiar cast of characters when he returns in the $125,000 Federico Tesio Saturday, April 20, at Laurel Park.