Racing News

Coffeewithchris, Prince of Jericho Renew Rivalry in $100,000 Concern

06/25/2023

7F Sprint for 3-Year-Olds Among Three Stakes on Saturday, July 1 Program

LAUREL, MD – Stakes winners Coffeewithchris and Prince of Jericho, who battled each other in stakes races throughout the winter and spring, will meet up again for the first time since mid-April in the $100,000 Concern Saturday, July 1 at Laurel Park.

Jumps or Flat, Who’s Counting Keeps Proving his Worth

06/24/2023

Stakes-Placed Hurdler Tops Sunday Turf Feature Allowance
Doctor Jeff Turns Back Street Copper in Saturday Feature
Jackpot Super High Five, Rainbow 6 Carryovers for Sunday

LAUREL, MD – South Branch Equine homebred Who’s Counting, twice stakes-placed over hurdles, looks to make the successful transition to the flat for the second time in seven weeks in Sunday’s allowance feature at Laurel Park.

Four Straight Allowance Races Highlight Saturday Program

06/23/2023

Two Each Scheduled for Dirt & Turf, Rainbow 6 & Hi5 Carryovers
Jockey Jaime Rodriguez Registers Friday Hat Trick, Ruiz Doubles

LAUREL, MD – Four consecutive allowances, two each scheduled for the turf and dirt, and carryovers in the 20-cent Rainbow 6 and $1 Jackpot Super High Five highlight Saturday’s 10-race program at Laurel Park.

First race post time is 12:25 p.m.

‘Adopted Son’ Prado Thankful for Time Spent in Maryland

06/23/2023

Hall of Fame Jockey Credits Maryland with ‘Launching’ Career
56YO Peru Native Announced His Retirement from Riding Tuesday

LAUREL, MD – In the days since announcing his retirement earlier this week, Edgar Prado has spent time reading, listening and answering a seemingly endless number of texts, phone calls and social media posts and tributes to his long and successful Hall of Fame riding career.

Coffeewithchris, Raise Cain Top $100,000 Concern Nominations

06/22/2023

Triple Crown Series Veterans Among 21 to 7F Sprint for 3-Year-Olds
July 1 Stakes Include $100,000 Laurel Dash, $75,000 Jameela on Turf
Live Action Returns to Laurel with Nine-Race Program Friday

LAUREL, MD – Multiple stakes-winning Maryland-bred Coffeewithchris and Grade 3 winner Raise Cain, both veterans of the Triple Crown series, are among 21 3-year-olds nominated to the $100,000 Concern Saturday, July 1 at Laurel Park.

Bosserati Extends Streak to Three in $100,000 Stormy Blues

06/18/2023

Remains Unbeaten on Turf in Father’s Day Sprint for 3YO Fillies
Live Racing Returns Friday with Rainbow 6, Super Hi5 Carryovers

LAUREL, MD – A quick turnaround and an extra half-furlong didn’t matter as Joel Politi’s Maryland homebred Bosserati ran her win streak to three races, all since being moved to the grass, with a front-running half-length triumph over favored My Sweet Girl in Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.

Connections Hope $100,000 Stormy Blues to be a ‘Sweet Affair’

06/17/2023

My Sweet Affair Tops Turf Sprint on Sunday’s Father’s Day Card
Doctor Davis Prescribed Stakes Following Saturday Feature Win

LAUREL, MD – With momentum on his side and a date at Royal Ascot next week, trainer George Weaver will have one final starter before running overseas in R.A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables’ My Sweet Affair for Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.

Joe Seeks Return to Winning Form in Stakes-Level Turf Feature

06/16/2023

Two-Time Maryland Champion Among Six Stakes Winners Saturday
Remuda Breaks Bowl Game Turf Course Record in Friday Victory

LAUREL, MD – The Elkstone Group’s Joe, a Maryland-bred champion at both 2 and 3 that ran a troubled fifth in his 4-year-old debut last month, seeks to resume his winning form in a deep, stakes-level feature that highlights Saturday’s 10-race program at Laurel Park.

Maiden Special Weights, Competitive Allowance Sprints Spice Up Laurel’s Friday Program

06/15/2023

Two Carryovers for Return of Live Racing at Laurel

LAUREL, MD – Three maiden special weights, two carryovers and a pair of competitive optional claiming allowance sprints, one each for the turf and dirt, are on the menu as Laurel Park serves up a nine-race program when live racing resumes Friday.

Bosserati Chasing Third Straight Win in $100,000 Stormy Blues

06/14/2023

Five-Furlong Turf Sprint Tops Sunday’s Father’s Day Program

LAUREL, MD – Joel Politi’s Maryland homebred Bosserati, unbeaten in two starts since being moved the grass last month, will attempt to extend her streak and earn a first stakes victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.