Where’s Ray Wins One For Tim
R J’s Ice earns Maryland Million maiden bonus LAUREL, MD—“It’s the hardest race I’ve ever won in my life,” said a tearful John Salzman Jr. after Where’s Ray was placed first by disqualification in Sunday’s co-featured third race at Laurel Park, a $53,000 second-level allowance for 3-year-olds and up at 5 ½ furlongs on the […]
Union Fleet Sinks Chalk Players in Saturday Feature
Another triple for Yedsit Hazlewood LAUREL, MD—On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park, Union Fleet shocked the betting public by upsetting the featured eighth race, a conditioned allowance with an optional claiming range of $55,000 to $44,000 for 3-year-olds and up at one mile. Union Fleet, apprentice Jose Vargas’s second winner of the afternoon, […]
Ms Notion Dominates Friday Feature
I’m a Sure Thing wins first turf race of 2026Yedsit Hazlewood rides three winners LAUREL, MD—Ms Notion’s inspiring comeback continued at Laurel Park on Friday, when the 4-year-old filly by Great Notion dominated four rivals in the featured seventh race, a $48,000 allowance for state-bred or state-sired fillies and mares at seven furlongs. “She’s just […]
The Maryland Jockey Club Announces Pimlico, Preakness Partnership With Oak View Group
Agreement Builds On Oak View Group’s Baltimore Footprint, Anchored By The Redevelopment Of CFG Bank Arena LAUREL, MD—The Maryland Jockey Club today announced a new multi-year partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, including venue development, venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Under the agreement, OVG […]
Hello? Boutwell Time Wins Heavenly Cause
Godolphin’s Wondrous makes Primonetta her first stakes victory By Vinnie Perrone LAUREL, MD–A few days ago, jockey Angel Cruz took out his cellphone and dialed a winning number. Word traveled that trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero planned to ship the blossoming filly Boutwell Time from Parx to Laurel Park for Saturday’s $100,000 Heavenly Cause Stakes, which […]
Quint’s Brew Dominates Frank Y. Whiteley
Wild Vine blossoms in Native Dancer LAUREL, MD—“6 to 5! What a joke,” scoffed one know-it-all Laurel Park railbird as the horses circled the starting gate before Saturday’s $100,000 Frank Y. Whiteley Stakes for 3-year-olds and up at seven furlongs.In the winner’s circle, one turf writer said to another scribe, “What a black cat. Now, […]
Jose Vargas Rides Three Winners
Trainer Trombetta and jockey Sanchez team up for early Daily Double.Striker Has Dial gearing up for seasonal debutFayes Heart earns 5% Maryland Million Maiden Bonus LAUREL, MD—Last year, Yedsit Hazlewood went from an unknown to a runner-up in the Eclipse Award balloting for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey. Will 2026 be Jose Vargas’s year? Vargas, a native […]
Quint’s Brew Heads Strong Field in Frank Y. Whiteley
Takethemoneyhoney favored in Heavenly CauseNess hopes Wild Vine blooms in Native DancerTwirling Beauty steps up in Primonetta LAUREL, MD—Owned by Paul Berube, Karen Linnell, and Heather Hunter, Quint’s Brew was named the morning line favorite at 8/5 by Horse Racing Nation’s Ed DeRosa for Saturday’s Frank Y. Whiteley Stakes for 3-year-olds and up at seven […]
Laurel Park To Host Preakness Preview Day Handicapping Challenge
Hybrid on-site and online contest on Saturday, April 18Cash prizes are offered as well as NHC/BCBC seats LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park proudly hosts the Preakness Preview Day Handicapping Challenge, a one-day contest available both on-site and online. The event takes place Saturday, April 18, at Laurel Park or through Xpressbet, TwinSpires, and TVG/4NJBETS. The […]
The Maryland Jockey Club Debuts “Fair Hill Turf Showcase”
Flat and steeplechase programs with nationwide wagering on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25 LAUREL, MD—The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC), in partnership with the National Steeplechase Association (NSA), Cecil County, the Cecil County Breeders’ Fair, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Fair Hill Foundation, and the Maryland Racing Commission (MRC), is excited to […]
