Racing News

Dean Delivers Defends De Francis Dash Title

06/25/2025

Post Time a heavy favorite in Deputed Testamony
Millionaire Mystic Lake ships in for Alma North
Trikari looks to rebound in Prince George’s County
Tartabull, first foal out of Anna’s Bandit, debuts in Race 5

 LAUREL, MD – Stonehedge LLC’s Dean Delivers defends his title on Saturday at Laurel Park in the $175,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs.

Kilo Road Up Late in Sunday Feature

06/22/2025

Please Marry Me Noses Put a Rock On It

LAUREL, MD – Kilo Road wasn’t exactly pounds the best in today’s featured eighth race, a $48,000 state-bred or -sired allowance for fillies and mares at six furlongs, but she had enough weight behind her late kick to run down pacesetter Great Andrei by a neck.

It was the third win from 15 starts for Kilo Road, a 4-year-old ridden by Daniel Centeno for trainer Hugh McMahon and owner SAB Stable.

Whenigettoheaven Repeats in Ben’s Cat

06/21/2025

Lifelovenlaughter grabs Jameela
Carryovers in Both “Value Pick 5” wagers on Sunday

LAUREL, MD – Whenigettoheaven successfully defended his title in the Ben’s Cat Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday when he rallied from just off the pace under jockey J. G. Torrealba to nip favored Determined Kingdom by a half-length.

The Ben’s Cat was one of two $100,000 races restricted to Maryland-bred or -sired and Virginia-bred or -sired performers at six furlongs on turf.

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.