Racing News

Big Tankness Rolls to Debut Victory

06/20/2025

LAUREL, MD – Big Tankness ran to his looks and to his backing when wiring Friday’s seventh race at Laurel Park, a $45,000 maiden special weight for Maryland-bred or -sired performers at six furlongs.

Visual handicappers had a field day as the six horses entered the paddock in all shapes and sizes.

Five-time maiden Falcon Blue, saddled on the walk, seemed fresh and eager.

Second-time starter Decorum grouchily kicked a paddock pillar before heading into his stall.

Whenigettoheaven Defends Ben’s Cat Crown

06/19/2025

Bosserati, Alla Breve headline Jameela Stakes

LAUREL, MD – The gang gets back together at Laurel Park as six horses that competed in last year’s Ben’s Cat Stakes entered Saturday’s 2025 edition, a turf dash for Maryland-bred or -sired and Virginia-bred or -sired performers.

Gata Brazil Noses Out Roja in $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes

06/15/2025

Travesuras up in the nick of time
Maryland-bred Holey Moley wins first steeplechase at Laurel in 25 years

LAUREL, MD – Even top trainers like Brittany Russell are wrong occasionally.

“Honestly, when I ran her first time on the dirt at Delaware, I thought she couldn’t lose that day,” Russell said about Gata Brazil after the filly rallied from off the pace to capture Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies racing 5 ½ furlongs on turf at Laurel Park.

Ginger Girl Too Spicy in Saturday Feature

06/14/2025

bably Dreaming overcomes stumbling start

LAUREL, MD – “Horses like her, it’s a joy to ride them,” Tais Lyapustina said after guiding Ginger Girl to a win in Saturday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $40,000 optional claimer for fillies and mares at seven furlongs. “The one-dimensional ones make your job a little trickier.”

Stronsino Changes Tactics in Friday Feature

06/13/2025

lys a good-looking debut winner
It’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.

Stormy Blues Stakes, Steeplechase Races Headline Father’s Day Sunday Card

06/12/2025

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 “Value Pick 5” wagers with a low 12% takeout rate.

Davyjonz Rocks and Rolls in Sunday Opener

06/08/2025

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.

New King Reigns Supreme in Laurel Feature

06/07/2025

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.

On the Mark Upsets Friday Feature

06/06/2025

Lifelovenlaughter parlays perfect trip into victory
Laurel 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.

In My Memories Earns Fourth Win in Sunday’s Feature

06/01/2025

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, In My Memories posed for another winner’s circle photo.