Racing News

CRAIG FRAVEL TO DEPART BREEDERS CUP TO JOIN THE STRONACH GROUP

09/13/2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 13, 2019) – Craig R. Fravel, Breeders’ Cup President and Chief Executive Officer since 2011, will depart the organization at the conclusion of this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2. Fravel has been appointed as The Stronach Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Racing Operations.

Maryland Jockey Club to Introduce Quinella Wager Starting Friday with 10-Percent Takeout

09/12/2019

Multiple Stakes Winner Shimmering Aspen Making Swan Song Sept. 28
Friday Marks Maryland Debut for Juvenile Stakes Winner Athens Queen
Stronach 5 Returns Friday with $96,906 Carryover

LAUREL, MD – Bettors will treated to a new addition on the wagering menu when live racing returns to Laurel Park Friday, Sept. 13.

Five Turf Races, $96,906 Carryover for Friday’s Stronach 5 Bettors

09/11/2019

12-Percent Takeout  

LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5 will not only have a carryover of $96,906.44, but all five races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields will be contested over the turf.

Warrior’s Reward to Sponsor $100,000 Weather Vane Stakes

09/11/2019

Six-Furlong Sprint for Sophomore Fillies Saturday, Sept. 21

Multiple Stakes Winner Phlash Phelps Retired

09/11/2019

Former Maryland Turf Champion to Become Event Horse

LAUREL, MD – Phlash Phelps, a four-time turf stakes winner and the 2015 champion Maryland-bred grass horse for Ellen Charles’ Hillwood Stable and Laurel Park-based trainer Rodney Jenkins, has been retired.

The gelded 8-year-old son of Great Notion bred by Carol Kaye was winless in three 2019 starts, most recently finishing fifth by 2 ¼ lengths in the 5 ½-furlong Ben’s Cat Stakes July 14, beaten two heads for third.

Double Crown Professional Debut Winner Sunday at Laurel

09/08/2019

Sophomores Periodical, Empty Tomb Post Maiden Triumphs
Dance Or Stroll Waltzes to Upset Victory in Sunday Feature
Live Racing Returns with Nine-Race Card Friday, Sept. 13, Late Pick 5 Carryover

LAUREL, MD – Debbie Rhodes’ Double Crown looked anything like a first-time starter in his career debut, settling off the pace before coming with a steady run down the center of the track to catch longshot pacesetter Ournationonparade and graduate with a professional neck triumph Sunday at Laurel Park.

G1 Winner Glorious Empire Targeting G3 BWI Turf Cup for Comeback Race

09/07/2019

Pricey Juvenile Jeopardy James Heads Delacour Maiden Trio Sunday
Stakes Winner Introduced Returns to Turf for Sunday Feature

LAUREL, MD – Matt Schera’s multiple graded-stakes winner Glorious Empire continues to train forwardly for his return to racing, which trainer James ‘Chuck’ Lawrence II said Saturday may come in the $200,000 Baltimore-Washington International Turf Cup (G3) Sept. 21 at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Carryover of $96,906 for Friday, Sept. 13

09/06/2019

LAUREL, MD – With no winning ticket in Friday’s Stronach 5, the popular wager with an industry-low 12-percent takeout will have a carryover of $96,906.44 on Friday, Sept. 13.

The carryover occurred when the 60-1 longshot Channeledslongshot won Gulfstream Park’s ninth race and the final leg of the Stronach 5 sequence and returned $141.40.

The sequence kicked off with Stroll Smokin ($11.20) winning Laurel Park’s eighth race. The entry of Midship Lady/More Or Less ($4.40) won the fourth leg at Laurel.

Benny Havens Gives Trainer Aguirre Jr. First Career Win

09/06/2019

American Giant Comes Up Big in Opening Day Feature
Crackin’ Crab Feast Complements Live Racing Saturday

LAUREL, MD – Benny Havens got Laurel Park’s fall meet off to a rousing start, swinging to the lead on the far turn and fending off Mister Frank’s Way the length of the stretch to give trainer Anthony Aguirre Jr. his first career win in the first race on Friday’s opening day program.

Fasig-Tipton Named Title Sponsor of Laurel Futurity

09/06/2019

93rd running of Futurity to be run Saturday, Sept. 21 at Laurel Park
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale to be Held Sept. 30 to Oct. 1

LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park announced today that Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor for the $200,000 Laurel Futurity.