Racing News

Ginger Girl Too Spicy in Saturday Feature

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

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

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

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.

New King Reigns Supreme in Laurel Feature

Piece of “Kake” for Rodriguez, Ness on turf

LAUREL, MD – “I think he’s going to be a fun horse,” trainer Brittany Russell said after New King finished second to stablemate Worcester in Laurel’s $100,000 Frank Whiteley Stakes on April 12.

Let the fun begin.

On the Mark Upsets Friday Feature

Lifelovenlaughter parlays perfect trip into victory
Laurel hosts “Father’s Day at the Races” on June 15

LAUREL, MD – On the Mark wore down odds-on favorite Haileysfirstnotion to win Friday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $56,000 conditioned allowance for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs.

In My Memories Earns Fourth Win in Sunday’s Feature

Woodrow Bright wins $1,000 in Saturday’s “Charm City Challenge”

LAUREL, MD-- In My Memories was the lone three-time winner entering Sunday’s featured eighth race at Laurel, a first-level allowance with an optional claiming range of $62,500 to $50,000 for 3-year-old fillies at 5 ½ furlongs

After a prime outside tracking trip under jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, In My Memories posed for another winner’s circle photo.

nstant Coffee Grinds to Saturday Feature Win

Jaime Rodriguez earns 2,500th lifetime win at Delaware
Toledo, Russell team up for three winners

LAUREL, MD – Multiple graded stakes winner Instant Coffee ended a long drought by taking Saturday's featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a conditioned allowance with a $55,000 claiming option at 1 1/8 miles.

Laurel Park Raises Stakes Purses for De Francis Dash Day on June 28

Historic De Francis Dash worth $175,000

LAUREL, MD – The new Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association today announced $25,000 purse increases for a quartet of stakes races at Laurel Park on June 28.

The Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash, for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs, is now worth $175,000, while the Prince George’s County, Deputed Testamony, and Alma North Stakes each offer $125,000 in purse money.

Magical Mondays Captures Memorial Day Feature

Chevy Man an impressive maiden graduate
Jockey Ruiz wins three turf races

LAUREL, MD – It was a magical Memorial Day Monday for trainer Tim Woolley after Magical Mondays rallied to win the opener at Laurel Park, a $45,000 maiden special weight for state-bred or -sired runners at one mile on turf.

Making his first start of the season, Magical Mondays rated near the back of the pack as Regency Tale and Silk Suit controlled fractions of 24.18 and 49.06 seconds.