Racing News

Rominski Earns Thirteenth Lifetime Victory in Sunday Feature

09/21/2025

6-year-old gelding has 11 wins from 20 starts at Laurel

LAUREL, MD — On Saturday afternoon, before the first race, trainer Brittany Russell’s Rominski schooled in the paddock.

“He looks fit,” remarked Mackenzie Pfeiffer, Racing Analyst for The Maryland Jockey Club.

On Sunday afternoon, Rominski ran to his appearance, besting a tough field of sprinters in the featured sixth race, a high-level allowance with a $55,000 claiming option for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs.

Maida Romps in $100,000 Weather Vane Stakes at Laurel Park

09/20/2025

Improbable filly won third consecutive start

LAUREL, MD — Earlier in the week, trainer Brittany Russell spoke highly of Maida, one of two runners she prepared for Saturday’s $100,000 Weather Vane Stakes for 3-year-old fillies racing six furlongs at Laurel Park.

Grayson’s Girl Fires Late to Win Friday Feature at Laurel Park

09/19/2025

Jockey Carlos Lopez rides 500th winner

Maida Seeks First Stakes Victory in $100,000 Weather Vane

09/18/2025

Laurel Park hosts “Cigars On the Rail” on Saturday

LAUREL, MD — Goodfella’s LLC’s Maida faces the toughest test of her career on Saturday in Laurel Park’s $100,000 Weather Vane Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs

An Improbable half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter I’m Patriotic out of Grade 3 winner Eve Giselle, Maida finished fourth in her career debut, a maiden special weight over muddy going at Pimlico on May 15.

A Day with Suzanne Stettinius

09/16/2025

Running her own race

By Mackenzie Pfeiffer

If there’s one thing Suzanne Stettinius isn’t, it’s ordinary.

Whether she’s scoring an upset win or offering candid insights into the highs and lows of the racing world, her humor, humility, and competitive drive make her an undeniable force.

Duke of Gloucester Reigns in Sunday Laurel Feature

09/14/2025

$30,635.73 carryover into Friday’s Early “Value Pick 5”

LAUREL, MD —Duke of Gloucester took advantage of a hot pace to zoom past the exhausted leaders in Sunday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a third-level allowance with a $55,000 claiming option for 3-year-olds and upward at 1 1/16 miles.

Had to Have Him Prevails in Laurel Dash

09/13/2025

Toupie returns to form in Sensible Lady Turf Dash
No Show Sammy Jo repeats in All Along

LAUREL, MD — In a race full of troubled trips, Had to Have Him enjoyed a nice one under jockey J.G. Torrealba to take Saturday’s Laurel Dash for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs, one of three $100,000 stakes races on Laurel Park’s “Turf Festival” program.

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.