Racing News

Celtic Contender Strong After Layoff

03/28/2026

Mandatory Payouts on Closing Day Sunday
Chesapeake 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 Francis Memorial Dash.

Our Day Will Come Enjoys Perfect Trip

03/27/2026

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 six furlongs.

Simulcasting Canceled at Laurel Park on Wednesday

03/25/2026

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.  

Increase in Minimum Purse Payments at Laurel Park

03/22/2026

Off-Turf races receive purse boost
Maryland Million eligible horses earn bonuses
Jockey J G Torrealba wins three races
Trainer 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 racing circuit.

Wild Warrior Battles Hard in Private Terms

03/21/2026

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,” said another. “Bet on the longest-priced Capuano.”

“You’re both crazy," said the third. “Just follow Yedsit.”

N. Y. Finest Cuffs Them in Friday Feature

03/20/2026

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 win Friday’s featured third race at Laurel Park, a $47,000 maiden special weight for 3-year-olds at 5 ½ furlongs.

Gary Capuano Trio Heads Private Terms Stakes

03/19/2026

Peach Tie seeks fifth straight win in Beyond the Wire

LAUREL, MD—Trainer Gary Capuano entered three high-quality 3-year-olds in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms Stakes at 1 1/16 miles.

The Private Terms shares co-billing on the nine-race “Spring Stakes Day” card with the $100,000 Beyond the Wire Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at one mile.

Hollywood Import, owned by Pocket 3’s Racing, is the 2-1 favorite on the morning line set by Ed DeRosa of Horse Racing Nation.

Trainer Danny Eubanks Scores First Win

03/15/2026

Bump N Run Courageous in Sunday Feature
Yedsit Hazlewood Rides Three Winners

LAUREL, MD—March has been a whirlwind month for Danny Eubanks.

Eight days ago, he was in the winner’s circle celebrating his mother Annette Eubanks's 500th career training victory.

On Friday, the Eubanks family gathered at Laurel Park to honor Guy Eubanks, Danny’s father, for his 90th birthday.

Ten Laurel Park Qualifiers Compete in National Horseplayers Championship

03/13/2026

Wickeddivine grabs Friday feature
Jose Vargas rides three winners
Turkish Breeze, Master Schemer earn 5% Maryland Million Maiden Bonus
Live Racing Resumes Sunday, March 15

LAUREL, MD—Ten respected horseplayers from Laurel Park are competing against top talents from around the world at the 27th National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).

Live Racing at Laurel Park Canceled on Saturday

03/09/2026

Racing resumes on Friday, March 13.

LAUREL, MD—Laurel Park has canceled the race card scheduled for Saturday, March 14, due to insufficient entries.

All races originally scheduled for Saturday will be moved to Sunday, March 15, as overnight extras.

Live racing at Laurel Park resumes on Friday, March 13, with an eight-race program featuring two “Value Pick 5” wagers, each with a low 12% takeout rate.