Racing News

Total, Average & In-State Handles Increase at Laurel’s Winter-Spring Meet

05/10/2016
Average Handle Up 34.5 Percent; In-State Wagering Up 25 Percent
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that Laurel Park’s recently-concluded winter-spring meet registered increases in total and average handle, as well as export and in-state wagering on Laurel’s live product.
 

McCarthy, Magee Claim Laurel Park Titles

05/08/2016
Winter-Spring Meet Concludes 54-Day Stand Sunday
 
LAUREL, MD – Jockey Trevor McCarthy and trainer Kieron Magee were crowned champions as Laurel Park concluded its 54-day winter-spring meet Sunday afternoon.
 

Laurel Park Hosting ‘Triple Crown Kickoff Party’ May 7

05/02/2016
Special 12:15 P.M. Post Time for Live Race Program
 
LAUREL, MD – In addition to holding its own live race program, Laurel Park will play host to a ‘Triple Crown Kickoff Party’ on May 7 complete with dining and drink specials, giveaways and simulcast of the 142nd Kentucky Derby (G1).
 
There will be a DJ and barbecue on the track apron, official Triple Crown drinks and dining buffets offered throughout the track. For reservations, call 301.725.0770.

Ben’s Cat Returns a Winner in 10-Year-Old Debut

05/01/2016
Maryland-Bred Adds to Legend with 31st Career Victory
 
LAUREL, MD – Multi-millionaire Maryland-bred Ben’s Cat began another chapter in his illustrious racing career with a determined rally on the far outside to open his 10-year-old season with a narrow victory Sunday at Laurel Park.
 

M C Squared Posts Front-Running Upset in Friday Feature; G3 Winner Metaboss Finishes Sixth as Favorite in Comeback

04/30/2016
G3 Winner Metaboss Finishes Sixth as Favorite in Comeback
Pick 5, Rainbow 6 Carryovers for Saturday’s Program
Meet-Leading Rider McCarthy Scores Four-Win Day
 
LAUREL, MD – D A S L Stable’s M C Squared set the pace and emerged from a tight five-way photo finish to upset Friday’s featured optional claiming allowance at Laurel Park.
 

Laurel Park to Join in National PDJF Fundraiser May 7

04/30/2016
Derby Day Silent Auction Being Held for Second Straight Year
 
LAUREL, MD – Laurel Park will be among 29 racetracks across the country participating in the second annual Derby Day Silent Auction Fundraiser being held on Saturday, May 7.
 

Ben’s Cat Making 10-Year-Old Debut in Sunday Allowance

04/29/2016
McCarthy to Ride Multiple G3 Winner in 5 ½-Furlong Turf Sprint
 
LAUREL, MD – Multiple Grade 3-winning Maryland-bred Ben’s Cat is set to make his 10-year-old debut in Sunday’s fourth race at Laurel Park, a 5 ½-furlong sprint on the Fort Marcy Turf Course.
 

Trainer Rodriguez Brings String of Horses to Maryland, Possible for Preakness Week Stakes

04/28/2016
Undefeated Bobcat Targeting Preakness Day Stakes
Live Racing Returns Friday with Multiple Carryovers
Large Fields Continue On Penultimate Weekend at Laurel
Jockeys Pimentel, Hole Named to Return on Friday
 

Aktabantay Seeks Fast Track to Graded Success in G3 Miami Mile

04/27/2016
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Aktabantay made the journey from England to Santa Anita in 2014 to run in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), only to be scratched due to an injury sustained in a stall mishap.
            
The British-bred colt didn’t get to compete in the $1 million race for 2-year-olds, but his connections came away from the experience with an observation that eventually led them to send him back to the U.S. for a 2016 campaign.

Grade 3 Winner Metaboss Begins Comeback Friday at Laurel

04/27/2016
Headlines One-Mile Turf Allowance in First Start Since March 2015
 
LAUREL, MD – A carefully crafted plan to bring Grade 3 winner Metaboss back to the races will culminate late Friday afternoon at Laurel Park, when the 4-year-old colt launches his comeback in a one-mile optional claiming allowance over the Kelso Turf Course.