Racing News

THE STRONACH GROUP APPOINTS STEVE KOCH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RACING

08/08/2019

TORONTO - The Stronach Group announced today that well-respected industry executive Steve Koch has been appointed Senior Vice President of Racing for the company.

“We are thrilled to have Steve join our team at this pivotal moment in our sport,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and President of The Stronach Group. “Steve has a proven track record as an executive committed to safety and integrity in racing that is fully in line with our company’s priority to put horse and rider safety at the forefront.”

Super John Stretches Out, Tries Turf in Bid for Maiden Win Thursday

08/07/2019

Record-Setting English Minister Pointing Toward Aug. 17 Find Stakes
Live Racing Returns Thursday with $20,746 Rainbow 6 Carryover
Beat the Heat Handicapping Tournament Entering Third Week

LAUREL, MD – D J Stable and Cash is King’s 2-year-old Super John, from the same connections that campaigned 2018 juvenile filly champion Jaywalk, is set to make his second career start and first on the grass when live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday, Aug. 8.

English Minister Sets Record Beating G1 Winner Force the Pass

08/04/2019

Comeback Performance Creates Options for Laurel Winner Escapade
Live Racing Returns Thursday, Aug. 8 with $20,746 Rainbow 6 Carryover

LAUREL, MD – Fitzhugh LLC’s Maryland homebred English Minister, better than ever at the age of 9, extended his win streak to three with a record-setting triumph over Grade 1 winner Force the Pass in Sunday’s featured seventh race at Laurel Park.

Grade 1 Winner Force the Pass Seeks Feature Score Sunday at Laurel

08/03/2019

Multiple Graded Winner Glorious Empire Making Progress in Comeback
Escapade Ends Layoff with Win, Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $18,258

LAUREL, MD – Grade 1-winning millionaire Force the Pass, seeking the first win of his 7-year-old season, finds himself the narrow program favorite in a competitive spot that serves as Sunday’s feature race at Laurel Park.

53 Winners Each Take Home $1,837 in Stronach 5

08/02/2019

LAUREL, MD – There were 53 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each ticket worth $1,837.70.

Friday’s sequence began with two races at Laurel Park. Zitarrosa ($7.40) won the opening leg of the Stronach 5 and Mice and Men ($12.60) the second leg. After heavy favorite Slingin Sammy B ($3.40) won the third leg from Gulfstream, 11-1 shot Bandito ($25.40) lit up the board at Laurel in the fourth leg. The final leg, a scratch-filled affair from Gulfstream taken off the turf, was won by 1-5 favorite Vinnie Van Go.

King of Egypt Headed to Stakes Following Maiden Triumph

08/02/2019

Stakes Winner Majestic Reason May Try Open Company Next Out
Wonderful Light, My Sistersledge Earn Friday Feature Victories
Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $16,313 for Saturday

LAUREL, MD – Alex G. Campbell Jr.’s homebred King of Egypt is likely headed to stakes company for his next start after the juvenile son of 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah’s professional debut victory at Laurel Park.

American Pharoah Firster King of Egypt Rules in Career Debut

08/01/2019

Arrifana Romps, Epic Idea Rallies for Maiden Victories
Links: Stronach 5 All Star Ticket, Free PPs
Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $13,508 for Friday

LAUREL, MD – Alex G. Campbell Jr.’s King of Egypt, a homebred son of 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah, made a triumphant race debut Thursday, shaking loose from a three-way duel up front and pulling away for a 1 ¼-length victory at Laurel Park.

Beat the Heat Handicapping Tournament Entering Second Week

08/01/2019

Weekly Event Continues with Saturday, Aug. 3 Program at Laurel

LAUREL, MD – The second installment of the Maryland Jockey Club’s weekly Beat the Heat handicapping tournament continues Saturday, Aug. 3 at Laurel Park.

Beat the Heat’s four-week format kicked off Saturday, July 27 and continues Saturday, Aug. 10 before concluding on the final Saturday of Laurel’s 43-day summer meet, Aug. 17, Maryland Pride Day featuring four stakes for Maryland-bred/sired horses worth $300,000 in purses.

Apprentice Whisman Applying Horsemanship to Thoroughbreds

07/31/2019

Leading Eventer Turned Promising Jockey Finding Success in Maryland

LAUREL, MD – People, like horses, can stray from their pedigree. In much the same way a horse bred for turf excels on the dirt, or vice versa, Laurel Park-based apprentice jockey Avery Whisman is gradually proving his success in showing horses can translate to riding Thoroughbreds.

Friday’s Stronach 5 Wraps Up with Two on the Turf

07/31/2019

$100,000 Guaranteed Pool, Free Past Performances, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout
Races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park

LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, featuring a $100,000 guaranteed pool, will feature races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park Friday afternoon with the last two legs on the turf.