Stronsino Changes Tactics in Friday Feature
Dreaming of Alys a good-looking debut winnerIt’s a Toledo Triple! LAUREL, MD – A change in running styles suited Stronsino well in Friday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a second-level allowance with a $32,000 claiming option for 3-year-olds and upward at one mile. Normally a one-run closer, Stronsino moved to the lead exiting the […]
Stormy Blues Stakes, Steeplechase Races Headline Father’s Day Sunday Card
LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park hosts a Father’s Day festival of racing and fun with an 11-race Sunday program featuring the $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at 5 ½ furlongs on turf and the return of steeplechase racing following a 25-year absence. The first post time is 12:10 ET, and there are two […]
Davyjonz Rocks and Rolls in Sunday Opener
Sassafrassness a comfortable and popular winner LAUREL, MD – Dave Rodman, the “Voice of Maryland Racing,” gave another classic call in Sunday’s opening race at Laurel Park, a $47,000 maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and upward at 5 ½ furlongs on turf. “Davyjonz not Monkee-ing around today,” announced Rodman. as the 4-year-old colt split horses […]
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 […]
