A Day with David Wade
Dishing out ice cream and insight at The Saratoga Sale By Mackenzie Pfeiffer David Wade, General Manager and Agent for Northview Stallion Station, brought two notable entries to Fasig-Tipton’s “The Saratoga Sale” this year – one on four legs, and one on four wheels. In Stall 14 stands Hip #169, a striking filly by Medaglia […]
A Day with Ann Merryman
She just breathes different air By Mackenzie Pfeiffer Ann Merryman made headlines this summer when her stunning homebred colt by Great Notion out of Sista won top honors at the Maryland Horse Breeders Association’s annual Yearling Show. The colt is a half-brother to stakes-winner Fiya. Longtime Mid-Atlantic racing fans know it was no fluke. Over […]
Maryland Jockey Club Hosts HERoes on the HERizon at Laurel Park
LAUREL, MD — The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC), in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), recently hosted campers from the HERoes on the HERizon program for a morning at Laurel Park. HERoes on the HERizon is an annual free week-long summer program designed to encourage young women in high school […]
Maryland Stadium Authority Announces Demolition of the Pimlico Facility
Structural demolition of barns and outbuildings began Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Edited MSA release) LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) announced that the structural demolition necessary for the Redevelopment of the Pimlico Racing Facility project began on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with the razing of the existing barns and outbuildings adjacent to Winner […]
A Day with Jack Fisher
Jumping Fences, Breaking Maidens, and Talking Shop By Mackenzie Pfeiffer Jack Fisher is a Hall of Famer, a stats machine, and the winningest trainer in American steeplechasing. But for all his hardware and headlines, he’s still something of a mystery to the average racing fan – the kind of guy you’ve definitely heard of, but […]
Bouncer Takes Closing Day Feature
Brittany Russell wins training titleFour-way tie at the top of the jockey standingsJoanne Shankle the meet’s leading owner LAUREL, MD –- Going into his final mount on closing day Sunday at Laurel Park, jockey Jaime Rodriguez was in an unfamiliar position. He was behind in the jockey’s race. With seven prior Laurel Park meet riding […]
Legendary Trainer D. Wayne Lukas Passes Away
Hall of Famer trained seven Preakness winners LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away Sunday at age 89. Lukas retired from training earlier in the month after suffering from a severe infection. He […]
Subrogate Wins De Francis Dash
Post Time remains unbeaten at Laurel ParkSt. Benedicts Prep earns first stakes victoryWolfie’s Dynaghost sets new course record LAUREL, MD –- Jockey Horacio Karamanos celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style as he guided Subrogate to a rallying victory over pacesetter Celtic Contender in Saturday’s $175,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash for 3-year-olds and […]
Laurel Park Hosts Summer Sunday Brunches
Strutsherstuff an impressive allowance winnerLow Country Magic too quick in co-feature LAUREL, MD –- Take your summer weekends to the next level with Laurel Park’s “Bubbly Brunch” events every Sunday in July between 11 am and 3 pm. Kick back with friends over delicious brunch favorites and bottomless mimosas in our vibrant Stone Bar Restaurant. […]
Dean Delivers Defends De Francis Dash Title
Post Time a heavy favorite in Deputed TestamonyMillionaire Mystic Lake ships in for Alma NorthTrikari looks to rebound in Prince George’s CountyTartabull, first foal out of Anna’s Bandit, debuts in Race 5 LAUREL, MD – Stonehedge LLC’s Dean Delivers defends his title on Saturday at Laurel Park in the $175,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial […]
