Racing News

Jaime Rodriguez Wins Three Races on Friday at Laurel Park

09/12/2025

Mister Lincoln placed first via disqualification in featured eighth race

LAUREL, MD — Jockey Jaime Rodriguez notched a three-win day at Laurel Park on Friday when Mister Lincoln was placed first via disqualification in the featured eighth race, a first-level allowance for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs on turf.

Tickets Now on Sale for the Maryland Million Day Kickoff Reception at Camden Yards

09/12/2025

(Maryland Million Press Release)

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Horse Foundation is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Million Day Kickoff Reception, taking place on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Camden Room, 7th Floor at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Laurel Park Hosts Saturday Turf Festival

09/11/2025

No Show Sammy Jo defends All Along title
Full brothers clash in Laurel Dash
Toupie looks to rebound in Sensible Lady Turf Dash

LAUREL, MD — No Show Sammy Jo defends her title in Saturday’s All Along for fillies and mares at 1 1/8 miles.

Laurel Park To Host Autumn Handicapping Challenge

09/09/2025

Hybrid on-site and online contest on Saturday, September 27
Cash prizes offered as well as NHC/BCBC seats

LAUREL, MD – The new Maryland Jockey Club is proud to host the Laurel Park Autumn Handicapping Challenge, a one-day hybrid on-site or online handicapping contest taking place on Saturday, September 27 at Laurel Park or through Xpressbet and TVG/4NJBETS.

A Day with Bo Bo

09/08/2025

Vital to the Jocks’ Room

By Mackenzie Pfeiffer

If you ever find yourself within earshot of the jocks’ room, chances are you’ll hear a voice carrying over the hum of laundry machines – almost always followed by laughter. That voice belongs to Bo Bo. He’s the spark that keeps the room buzzing, and the steady presence riders lean on when nerves attack. Mention his name anywhere on the track and the response is nearly universal:

“Oh, he’s the best.”

Post Time wins Polynesian Stakes by 17 lengths

09/07/2025

Reigning Maryland-bred Horse of the Year unbeaten from ten starts at Laurel Park.

LAUREL, MD —Reigning Maryland-bred Horse of the Year Post Time remained unbeaten from ten starts at Laurel Park after a devastating 17-length victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Polynesian Stakes for 3-year-olds and upward at one mile.

Post Time only faced two others in the Polynesian after Inveigled and Light the Way scratched, and he left them in the wake of his brilliance.

Foxy Junior Dominates Twixt Stakes

09/06/2025

Trainer Kenny Cox reaches career milestone

LAUREL, MD — Foxy Junior remained unbeaten from three starts at Laurel Park after she drew off to an authoritative 4 ¾-length victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Twixt Stakes for fillies and mares racing one mile at Laurel Park.

Trained by Bernie Houghton for owner-breeder Dianne Stern, Foxy Junior settled outside and in the clear while racing in the second flight of horses as Grade 3 winner Wild Bout Hilary controlled fractions of 24.35, 48.11, and 1:14.00.

Ultimate Love Likely Stakes-Bound After Opening Day Triumph at Laurel Park

09/05/2025

Share Success a professional debut winner
Trainer Joan Reynolds earns 400th career victory

LAUREL, MD—Ultimate Love had her game face on as she left the paddock before Friday’s feature at Laurel Park, a first-level allowance for juvenile fillies at one mile on the turf.

Ears pricked at attention, she seemed fully aware of the task at hand, and ran to her disposition, drawing off under jockey Horacio Karamanos to best favored Ixchel by 6 ¾ lengths in 1:36.83 over the firm course.

Post Time Returns to Laurel Park

09/04/2025

 

Reigning Maryland-bred Horse of the Year expected to start as heavy favorite in Sunday’s Polynesian Stakes

LAUREL, MD — Reigning Maryland-bred Horse of the Year Post Time puts his unblemished record at Laurel Park on the line in Sunday’s $100,000 Polynesian Stakes for 3-year-olds and upward at one mile.

Competitive Field Expected for Twixt Stakes

09/03/2025

Ten fillies and mares entered one-mile event

LAUREL, MD — A competitive field of ten entered Saturday’s $100,000 Twixt Stakes for fillies and mares racing a one-turn mile at Laurel Park.

Among the headliners are Grade 1-placed Central Avenue, millionaire Morning Matcha, Grade 3 winner Wild Bout Hilary, reigning Maryland Million Distaff heroine Foxy Junior, and stakes-winners St. Benedicts Prep and Corningstone.