Racing News

Smith Hopes for Sentimental Win in $75,000 William M. Backer

08/04/2017
Trainer Sends Out Andrasta in Stakes Named for Late Breeder-Owner
 
LAUREL, MD – James Carter’s homebred Andrasta figures to be a long shot in Saturday’s $75,000 William M. Backer at Laurel Park, but a victory in the turf stakes for Virginia-bred/sired horses would mean more than the 4-year-old filly merely outrunning her odds.
 

Special Envoy Targets Second Straight Win in $75,000 Hansel

08/02/2017
Queen Caroline Seeks Winning Form in $75,000 William M. Backer
Connections Hope Ring Knocker Answers Bell in $75,000 Camptown
Two Notch Road Back for More in $75,000 Meadow Stable
Laurel’s World-Class Turf Course Hosting Virginia-Bred/Sired Stakes
 

Jehozacat Roars to Decisive Debut Victory Sunday at Laurel

07/30/2017
Jockey Boyce Making Jump Race Debut Thursday at Saratoga
Rainbow 6 Carryover of $9,465 for Return of Live Racing Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Looking more like a seasoned runner than a first-time starter, Lael Stables’ homebred Jehozacat kicked off her career in impressive fashion with a decisive 5 ½-length victory in Sunday’s featured eighth race at Laurel Park.
 

Connections ‘Tickled’ with Laurel Feature Victory Saturday

07/29/2017
Jockey Russell Notches Four-Win Afternoon
The Hardest Way Makes it Look Easy in Maiden Triumph
Events Raise Funds, Awareness on PDJF Day Across America
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Sunday’s 10-Race Program
 

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline Among 95 Nominees to Laurel Stakes

07/28/2017
Four Virginia-Bred/Sired Turf Stakes Worth $300,000 in Purses Saturday, Aug. 5
 
LAUREL, MD – Special Envoy and Queen Caroline, impressive stakes winners in their last trip to Maryland, are among 95 Virginia-bred/sired horses nominated to a four stakes worth $300,000 over Laurel Park’s world-class turf course Saturday, Aug. 5.
 

Multiple Stakes Winner Greatbullsoffire Heating Up for Season Debut

07/27/2017
Talk Show Man Targeting Aug. 19 Find Off Allowance Victory
Ben’s Cat Tribute Nov. 11 to Include Bobblehead Giveaway
Preakness Winner Cloud Computing Returns Saturday at Saratoga
Rainbow 6 Carryover Tops $6,100 for 10-Race Program Friday
 

Kids’ Day, Crab Feast Highlight Busy Weekend at Laurel; Sunday, July 30 Crab Feast Offering Baseball Cap Giveaway

07/26/2017
Free Admission and Activities for Families Saturday, July 29
Sunday, July 30 Crab Feast Offering Baseball Cap Giveaway
 
LAUREL, MD – In addition to its live programs of world-class Thoroughbred racing, Laurel Park will be hosting a weekend filled with food and fun on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.
 

Delacour Continues Summer Hot Streak with Sunday Maiden Sweep

07/23/2017
Goiaba, Greek Mythology Impressive Debut Winners for Fair Hill Trainer
Buddly Buddy Wins Photo in FEGENTRI Amateur Race
 
LAUREL, MD – Arnaud Delacour’s torrid summer hot streak continued Sunday when the Fair Hill-based trainer swept a pair of $40,000 maiden special weight events that highlighted the 10-race program at Laurel Park.
 

No Dozing Outclasses Rivals Saturday in $75,000 Concern

07/22/2017
Talk Show Man Ends Drought in One-Mile Turf Allowance Feature
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Sunday’s Program
            
LAUREL, MD – An old track and some new equipment proved to be a winning combination for Lael Stables’ homebred No Dozing, who was able to overcome an awkward break, an off track and a formidable challenge on the far turn to capture Saturday’s $75,000 Concern at Laurel Park.

Team Gaudet Welcomes Back Multiple-Stakes Winner John Jones; Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for 10-Race Program Friday

07/20/2017
Saturday Turf Allowance Draws Star-Studded Field of 9 Older Horses
Maryland Horses Aim High in Opening Day Stakes at Saratoga
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for 10-Race Program Friday
             
LAUREL, MD – Matt Schera’s multiple-stakes winner John Jones is back in the Laurel Park barn of trainer Lacey Gaudet to begin preparations for what his connections hope is a strong second half of 2017.