Racing News

Irish War Cry Breezes Sunday at Fair Hill for Wood Memorial (G2)

First Work for Multiple Stakes Winner Since Returning From South Florida
Motion-Trained Happy Mesa Possible for $100,000 Hilltop May 19 at Pimlico
 
LAUREL, MD – Isabelle de Tomaso’s homebred Grade 2 winner Irish War Cry, back on familiar ground at the Fair Hill Training Center in Fair Hill, Md., continued preparations for his next start with a six-furlong breeze over its main track.
 

Turf Racing Returns to Laurel Park Sunday

32 Horses Entered in Three Races Over World-Class Turf Course 
Trainer Lynch Looking Ahead with Vorticity
 
LAUREL, MD – A total of 32 horses were entered in a trio of races that mark the return of grass racing over Laurel Park’s world-class turf course Sunday.
 

‘Grateful’ Connections Looking at Winter Campaign for El Areeb; Multiple G3 Winner Exits Wednesday Work at Laurel with Knee Injury

Multiple G3 Winner Exits Wednesday Work at Laurel with Knee Injury 
 
LAUREL, MD – Rather than looking back or thinking about what could have been, trainer Cal Lynch was focused on the future following the discovery of an injury to his stable star, M M G Stables’ multiple Grade 3 winner El Areeb, Thursday morning.
 

Recruiting Ready Sharp in Half-Mile Breeze Thursday at Laurel

Tesio Possible for Multiple Graded Stakes-Placed 3-Year-Old Colt
Live Racing Returns with Nine-Race Program  Friday
 
LAUREL, MD – Sagamore Farms’ multiple graded stakes-placed 3-year-old Recruiting Ready returned to the work tab with a sharp half-mile breeze over Laurel Park’s main track Thursday morning.
 

El Areeb Breezes Wednesday

Maryland Stakes Winner Irish War Cry Among Expected Foes
Multiple G3-Placed Vorticity Continues Comeback Friday at Laurel
 
LAUREL, MD – M M G Stables’ multiple Grade 3 winner and Triple Crown contender El Areeb had an easy work Wednesday morning at Laurel Park as he continues preparations for his next start in the Wood Memorial (G2) April 8 at Aqueduct.
 

Thomas Camann Captures MJC Champions Handicapping Tournament

Earns $4,290 in Prize Money and Berth in Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge

LAUREL, MD – Thomas Camann of Providence, R.I. finished with a balance of $2,496 to edge Frederick Cipriano and capture the spring session of the Maryland Jockey Club’s Champions Handicapping Tournament held Saturday at Laurel Park.

El Areeb Breezes Thursday at Laurel for G2 Wood Memorial

April 8 Stakes at Aqueduct Expected Next Start for Multiple G3 Winner 
Ben’s Cat Continues Preparations for 11-Year-Old Debut
Late Pick 5, Rainbow 6 Carryovers for Return of Live Racing Friday
Watch and Wager on Dubai World Cup Card Saturday at Laurel
 

Twisted Tom Nails O Dionysus on Wire in $100,000 Private Terms

Jenda’s Agenda Stays Undefeated in $100,000 Caesar’s Wish
 
LAUREL, MD – Cobra Farm Inc.’s Twisted Tom, facing stakes company for the first time in his Maryland debut, came with a steady drive down the middle of the track to catch heavy favorite O Dionysus at the wire in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park.
 

Matt King Coal Takes $75,000 Harrison Johnson

Laki Makes It Four in a Row in $75,000 Not For Love
Jockey Davis, Next Best Thing Break Stakes Maiden in $75,000 Conniver
 
LAUREL, MD – Lady Shelia Stable’s Matt King Coal survived a stretch duel with Afleet Willy and an inquiry and objection to win Saturday’s $75,000 Harrison Johnson at Laurel Park.
 

Breeders’ Cup Official Fravel Visits Laurel and Maryland Gov. Hogan

LAUREL, MD – Television Racing Analyst Acacia Courtney caught up with Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel about his visit to Laurel Park Saturday afternoon and his meeting with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Friday. Click here for video interview.