Racing News

Renovated and Reinvigorated Laurel Park Welcomes Maryland Million (Video)

More than $20 million in Frontside and Backside Improvements
New Technology, Lounge, Bars and Dining Rooms
Video Tour of Facility 
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club and Laurel Park await the 31st running of the Jim McKay Maryland Million Saturday, showcasing more than $20 million in improvements to its clubhouse and grandstand, barn area, and world-class turf course.
 

Greatbullsoffire Looks to Rebound in Maryland Million Nursery

Full Field Entered for $100,000 Maryland Million Lassie
 
LAUREL, MD – Six weeks after suffering his first career loss in the storied Laurel Futurity, Kathleen Willier’s Greatbullsoffire returns as the horse to beat in Saturday’s $100,000 Maryland Million Nursery at Laurel Park.
 

Phlash Phelps Seeks Reversal of Fortune in Maryland Million Turf

Racing Luck Has Eluded Maryland’s 2015 Grass Champion in 2016
 
LAUREL, MD – Hillwood Stables’ Phlash Phelps enjoyed a perfect season in 2015, winning all four of his starts, two of them stakes including the Maryland Million Turf, and was rewarded by being named Maryland’s champion turf horse. 
 

Ben’s Cat Looks to Recapture Winning Form in Maryland Million Sprint

Popular 10-Year-Old Multiple Stakes Winner Has Lost Career-High Four Straight
 
LAUREL, MD – There will be plenty at stake when popular multiple stakes-winning gelding Ben’s Cat makes his return to Saturday’s 31st annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Day program at Laurel Park in the $100,000 Sprint.
 

‘Admiral’ On Board for Title Defense in Maryland Million Classic

$150,000 Purse Richest of Nine Stakes on ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’
 
LAUREL, MD – Last fall, Admirals War Chest had lost five consecutive races before turning an out-of-town Maryland Million prep victory into his mild, front-running upset of the day’s richest race.
 

Three Decades Later, Maryland Million Continues to Thrive

Laurel Park to Host 31st Annual ‘Maryland’s Day at the Races’ Saturday
 

Maryland Million Draw to be Livestreamed Wednesday on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Lucky Viewer Can Win Apple Watch
Event Begins at 4:30 p.m. from Laurel Park
31st Maryland Million Saturday, Oct. 22
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club will livestream Wednesday’s Maryland Million Happy Hour Draw beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
 

Consistent Capuano Carries Success into Maryland Million; Trainer of Over 3,200 Career Victories Owns Most Wins in Million History

Trainer of Over 3,200 Career Victories Owns Most Wins in Million History
 
 LAUREL, MD – Since taking out his trainer’s license at the age of 18, Dale Capuano has quietly gone about his business. Soft but well-spoken, intelligent and talented, he has never sought the spotlight though there have been many times when the spotlight sought him.

Laurel Park Jockeys Trading Irons for Wheels in Sulky-Cycle Challenge; Boyce, Carrasco, Gomez, Toledo Face Harness Drivers Oct. 20 at Rosecroft

Boyce, Carrasco, Gomez, Toledo Face Harness Drivers Oct. 20 at Rosecroft
Events Benefit Boys & Girls Club and Capital Guardian Youth
Meet & Greet with Fans Begins at 5:45 p.m.
 
LAUREL, MD – Four of the Maryland Jockey Club’s leading riders will trade their irons for wheels when they take part in a Sulky-Cycle Challenge Thursday, Oct. 20 as part of Trotoberfest at Rosecroft Raceway.
 

Laurel Park Gearing Up for Maryland Million Celebration

185 Nominees to Nine Stakes on Saturday, Oct. 22
Position Draw 4 P.M. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at TIPS Restaurant
Maryland Club in Baltimore Hosting Gala Friday, Oct. 21
Return of Marylandia Highlights Million Day Festivities
New Second Floor Lounge, Box Suites, Ruffian Room and Bar