New King Reigns Supreme in Laurel Feature
Piece of “Kake” for Rodriguez, Ness on turf LAUREL, MD – “I think he’s going to be a fun horse,” trainer Brittany Russell said after New King finished second to stablemate Worcester in Laurel’s $100,000 Frank Whiteley Stakes on April 12. Let the fun begin. The few handicappers brave enough to stand against New King […]
On the Mark Upsets Friday Feature
Lifelovenlaughter parlays perfect trip into victoryLaurel hosts “Father’s Day at the Races” on June 15 LAUREL, MD – On the Mark wore down odds-on favorite Haileysfirstnotion to win Friday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $56,000 conditioned allowance for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs. On paper, the two main protagonists were Haileysfirstnotion, a […]
In My Memories Earns Fourth Win in Sunday’s Feature
Woodrow Bright wins $1,000 in Saturday’s “Charm City Challenge” LAUREL, MD— In My Memories was the lone three-time winner entering Sunday’s featured eighth race at Laurel, a first-level allowance with an optional claiming range of $62,500 to $50,000 for 3-year-old fillies at 5 ½ furlongs After a prime outside tracking trip under jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, […]
Instant Coffee Grinds to Saturday Feature Win
Jaime Rodriguez earns 2,500th lifetime win at DelawareToledo, Russell team up for three winners LAUREL, MD – Multiple graded stakes winner Instant Coffee ended a long drought by taking Saturday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a conditioned allowance with a $55,000 claiming option at 1 1/8 miles. Making his first start since being purchased […]
Laurel Park Raises Stakes Purses for De Francis Dash Day on June 28
Historic De Francis Dash worth $175,000 LAUREL, MD – The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association today announced $25,000 purse increases for a quartet of stakes races at Laurel Park on June 28. The Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash, for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs, is now worth […]
Magical Mondays Captures Memorial Day Feature
Chevy Man an impressive maiden graduateJockey Ruiz wins three turf races LAUREL, MD – It was a magical Memorial Day Monday for trainer Tim Woolley after Magical Mondays rallied to win the opener at Laurel Park, a $45,000 maiden special weight for state-bred or -sired runners at one mile on turf. Making his first start […]
Mission Accomplished in Sunday feature
Kake’s Arrow hits mark on turf LAUREL, MD – Move over Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders. Mission North might be the next two-sport superstar. After dominating two steeplechase events by a combined 31 lengths, Mission North cut back 1 ½ miles in distance, moved to the flat, and steamrolled a good field in Sunday’s featured […]
Boyce Times it Right in Saturday Feature
Post Time has final workout before Churchill’s Grade 3 Blame Stakes LAUREL, MD – Jockeys are the toughest athletes on the planet. Baseball players risk beanings when they dig in at home plate. Basketball stars are often fouled hard when driving to the hoop. Football and hockey players suffer vicious collisions on the gridiron and […]
Devil Pays in Gold Wins One for David
Just Philtored an impressive debut winnerBrittany Russell snags Pimlico training titleJoyce Adamson wins $1,000 in “Charm City Challenge” LAUREL, MD – “We’ll give this one to David,” trainer Kieron Magee said after Devil Pays In Gold rallied to capture Friday’s featured seventh race, a $53,000 second-level allowance for fillies and mares at six furlongs. Trainer […]
The Maryland Jockey Club Names Board of Directors
LAUREL, MD — The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) proudly announces the inaugural board of directors for The Maryland Jockey Club, Inc., a newly formed nonprofit entity charged with overseeing live Thoroughbred racing at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course—home of the world-renowned Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of racing’s Triple Crown—and a new, state-of-the-art […]
