Racing News

Weather Forces Cancellation of Sunday’s Laurel Program

02/06/2026

Live racing scheduled to resume on Thursday, February 12

LAUREL, MD— Due to expected frigid temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic, Laurel Park has canceled Sunday’s live race program.

Live racing will resume at Laurel Park on Thursday, February 12, with the first post at 12:00 pm ET.

Laurel Park’s previously canceled Saturday card will be run in full without a redraw on Thursday, February 12.

Feeling Woozy Changes Tactics in Thursday Feature

02/05/2026

Mychel Sanchez rides three winners

LAUREL, MD— Jockey Martin Chuan made a last-minute change before Thursday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park, a $56,000 allowance for 4-year-olds and up over 1 1/16 miles.

His mount, Feeling Woozy, looked like a one-dimensional front-runner. Heck, in his last three victories, Feeling Woozy led every call.

Chuan can read a Racing Form, and he observed several other horses exhibiting a similar running style.

Weather Forces Cancellation of Saturday’s Laurel Program

02/05/2026

Live racing continues Thursday and Friday

LAUREL, MD—Due to frigid temperatures and windy conditions expected to impact the Mid-Atlantic region, Laurel Park has canceled live racing on Saturday, February 7.

Laurel Park and The Maryland Jockey Club OTB Network will remain open for simulcast on Saturday, February 7.

Live racing will be held at Laurel Park on Thursday, February 5, and Friday, February 6. The first post time is 12:00 pm ET.


 

Hollywood Import Takes Top Billing in Spectacular Bid

02/04/2026

Victory Music game in Xtra Heat

LAUREL, MD—After Hollywood Import’s first three starts, trainer Gary Capuano felt he had a talented runner. After all, the bay colt rallied from last to win his debut at Delaware Park and made up a lot of ground to finish second in Laurel’s James F. Lewis III Stakes on November 8.

Although Hollywood Import disappointed as the favorite in his third attempt, finishing fourth in a first-level allowance race on November 23, Capuano believed he had observed something significant.

Spectacular Bid, Xtra Heat Stakes Rescheduled for Wednesday

02/02/2026

Gary Capuano entered three in Spectacular Bid

LAUREL, MD—A fleet of 3-year-olds from Gary Capuano’s stable heads to Laurel Park on Wednesday for the rescheduled $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes at seven furlongs.

Laurel Park Cancels Remainder of Friday’s Program

01/30/2026

UREL, MD—Due to frigid temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic region, Laurel Park canceled the remainder of Friday’s card after the first race.

Weekend Wife ($9.80) captured the opening event for jockey Andres Chavez and trainer Tim Keefe.

Laurel Park has also postponed Saturday and Sunday’s scheduled live racing programs due to the weather conditions.

Gary Capuano Trio Heads Spectacular Bid Stakes

01/29/2026

Ethan West has Unfaithful Rose ready for Xtra Heat

LAUREL, MD—A fleet of 3-year-olds from Gary Capuano’s stable heads to Laurel Park on Saturday for the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes at seven furlongs.

The Spectacular Bid shares top billing on the ten-race program with the $100,000 Xtra Heat Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs. First post is 12:00 pm ET, and there are two “Value Pick 5 wagers” with a low 12% takeout.

Jim McKay Maryland Million Day Scheduled for October 24

01/28/2026

41st Edition of “Maryland’s Day at the Races” at Laurel Park

LAUREL, MD - Save the date! The 41st edition of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day will be held Saturday, October 24, at Laurel Park.

Lonesome Road Impresses Again

01/23/2026

Forest Boyce to represent U.S. in Saudi Cup International Jockeys’ Challenge

LAUREL, MD—As Lonesome Road cruised through the Laurel Park homestretch for his second consecutive victory, his jockey, Mychel Sanchez, remained frozen in his seat.

It wasn’t the typical Maryland January weather or the wind chill that kept Sanchez motionless. Instead, it was the dark bay gelding Lonesome Road’s brilliance that turned the talented rider into a mere passenger.

Weather Forces Cancellation of Saturday’s Laurel Program

01/23/2026

Live racing scheduled to resume Friday with a noon first post

LAUREL, MD—Due to expected frigid temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic region, Laurel Park has canceled Saturday’s scheduled ten-race program.

Live racing will resume at Laurel Park on Friday, January 30, with the first post at 12:00 pm ET.