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 […]
Kuaga Upsets Closing Day Feature
Yedsit Hazlewood wins Winter Meet riding titleJamie Ness tops Winter Meet trainer standings LAUREL, MD—Although top rider Yedsit Hazlewood is the apprentice jockey who gets the most attention at Laurel Park, Jose Vargas is quietly building his reputation. Since the start of the month, Vargas has won 13 races from 49 mounts at Laurel, including […]
Celtic Contender Strong After Layoff
Mandatory Payouts on Closing Day SundayChesapeake Pick 6 Carryover at $29,036 LAUREL, MD—Lewis Family Racing Stable’s homebred Celtic Contender had a successful 2024, winning two stakes races. Although Celtic Contender didn’t win last year, he finished in the money in all five stakes starts, including runner-up finishes in the General George and Frank J. De […]
Our Day Will Come Enjoys Perfect Trip
Dr. Kathleen Anderson honored by Daily Record LAUREL, MD—Some horses have a nose for the winner’s circle. Our Day Will Come has a big nose. The gritty colt, trained by Gina Perri, earned his sixth win in a dozen starts in Friday’s featured seventh race at Laurel Park, a $62,500 optional claimer for 3-year-olds at […]
Simulcasting Canceled at Laurel Park on Wednesday
Live racing resumes Friday, March 27 LAUREL, MD—Laurel Park has canceled simulcast operations on Wednesday, March 25, due to a watermain leak. Live racing is scheduled for Friday, March 27; Saturday, March 28; and Sunday, March 29. Sunday, March 29, marks the final day of the Laurel Park Winter Meet. There will be mandatory payouts […]
Increase in Minimum Purse Payments at Laurel Park
Off-Turf races receive purse boostMaryland Million eligible horses earn bonusesJockey J G Torrealba wins three racesTrainer Hugh McMahon wins three races LAUREL, MD— The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA), in coordination with The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC), has approved an increase in minimum purse payouts for all finishing positions, further supporting horsemen throughout the Maryland […]
Wild Warrior Battles Hard in Private Terms
Miss Fulton Gal re-rallies in Beyond the Wire thriller LAUREL, MD—On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park, just after the Private Terms Stakes for 3-year-olds running 1 1/16 miles, three railbirds tried to figure out the final result. “It had to be the pedigree,” one confidently said, pointing to a worn track program. “Nah,” […]
N. Y. Finest Cuffs Them in Friday Feature
Maryland Million offers bonuses for Sunday starter allowances LAUREL, MD—“We named him after the police officers in New York, New York’s Finest, because when we run them in New York, if I’m driving too fast, they’ll give me a break,” joked trainer Uriah St. Lewis after N. Y. Finest rallied from off the pace to […]
