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Proton Faces Class Test in Laurel Futurity - Ultimate Love Heads Selima

09/25/2025

Ultimate Love Heads Selima

Laurel Park Hosts Autumn Handicapping Challenge

LAUREL, MD — Impressive debut winner Proton steps up in class and distance in Saturday’s $125,000 Laurel Futurity for 2-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles on turf.

The Laurel Futurity is one of two stakes races on an 11-race program that drew 119 entries for an average of 10.8 horses per race. Sharing top billing on the excellent betting card is the $125,000 Selima Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles on turf.

A Day with Michael Trombetta

09/24/2025

Through the Long Stretch: The Craft of Relationships and Racehorses 

By Mackenzie Pfeiffer

Barn, track, repeat. 

This is the ebb and flow of a morning in the barn with Michael Trombetta. With over 80 horses in training, no detail is left to chance. Wearing his Kentucky Derby 132 jacket, the legacy of great horses and great horsemen he has worked with is never far from his mind. Each has left a lasting impact. 

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.