Racing News

Derbyness Grabs Roses in Sunday's Co-Feature

06/21/2026

Jockey Jeiron Barbosa rides three winners

LAUREL, MD—The dependable and consistent Derbyness moved to the lead on the far turn, opened a clear lead, and just had enough left to fend off razor-sharp Preacha Meyers in Sunday’s co-featured ninth race, a second-level allowance for 3-year-olds and up at 1 1/16 miles.

Witty Earns Millionaire Status in Ben’s Cat Stakes

06/20/2026

Mopo notches first stakes victory in Jameela

LAUREL, MD—The popular Witty became racing's latest millionaire after rallying from behind a slow pace to win the $100,000 Ben’s Cat Stakes for 3-year-olds and upward at six furlongs on the Fort Marcy Turf Course.

Isivunguvungu Storms Home in Friday Co-Feature

06/19/2026

LAUREL, MD—In Zulu, the most widely spoken home language in South Africa, the word Isivunguvungu means “storm” in English.

At Laurel Park on Friday, South African-bred Isivunguvungu stormed down the stretch to edge a game Where’s Ray by half a length in a $56,000 allowance race at 5½ furlongs on the Fort Marcy Turf Course.

Trained by Graham Motion and ridden by Jorge Ruiz, Isivunguvungu made his first start of the year after going unraced since a sixth-place finish in Colonial’s Van Clief Stakes on August 9.

TMJC Statement on Preakness Intellectual Property Rights Purchase

06/18/2026

BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) recognizes and applauds Governor Moore’s decision to exercise the State of Maryland’s right of first refusal and to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. This historic action ensures that one of America’s most iconic sporting brands remains fully in Maryland’s hands.

Whenigettoheaven Seeks Hat Trick in Ben’s Cat Stakes

06/18/2026

Big Earn eyes first stakes victory

LAUREL, MD—Kenneth Ramsey’s Whenigettoheaven seeks a third consecutive victory in Laurel Park’s $100,000 Ben’s Cat Stakes for 3-year-olds and up, the co-featured event on Saturday’s “Summerfest” program. The $100,000 Jameela Stakes for fillies and mares is also on the card.

Hark Theangelssing Glorious in Stormy Blues Stakes

06/14/2026

Three winners for Michael Trombetta

LAUREL, MD— “She's okay, this filly,” assistant trainer Tana Aubrey said last fall after Hark Theangelssing rallied from last to win a first-level allowance race.

She’s now a stakes winner after capturing her seasonal debut, Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at 5 ½ furlongs on Laurel Park’s Bowl Game Turf Course.

Daring Venture Leads Hillwood Stable Exacta

06/13/2026

Goodluck Road, Pinky Swear, earn Maryland Million Maiden Bonus

LAUREL, MD— It’s been 175 days since Mrs. Ellen Charles, Brittany Russell, and Sheldon Russell bid farewell to the popular Maryland-bred Post Time, who concluded his excellent career that December afternoon by winning the $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso Stakes.

Somnium Charges in Friday Feature

06/12/2026

LAUREL, MD— The remarkable story of broodmare Zeezee Zoomzoom continued at Laurel Park on Friday, as her 4-year-old daughter, Somnium, rallied from off the pace to catch Precious Avary in the deep stretch of Friday’s featured eighth race, a $53,000 allowance heat for fillies and mares at 5 ½ furlongs on the Bowl Game Turf Course.

Zeezee Zoomzoom, a daughter of Congrats, was a maiden winner at Saratoga, but what happened after her retirement is what’s notable.

Only for Now Gets Tested in Stormy Blues Stakes

06/11/2026

LAUREL, MD—Stakes racing returns to Laurel Park for the first time since the Preakness, as 3-year-old fillies compete in Sunday's $100,000 Stormy Blues, a six-furlong dash on the Bowl Game turf course.

Laurel Park Hosts De Francis Dash Day Handicapping Challenge

06/09/2026

LAUREL, MD—Laurel Park proudly hosts the De Francis Dash Day Handicapping Challenge, a one-day contest available both on-site and online. The event takes place Saturday, June 27, at Laurel Park or via Xpressbet, TVG/4NJBETS, and HPI.