Racing News

Jockey Russell Gets First Maryland Win at Laurel Friday

07/29/2016
Just Jack, Grandiflora Win Friday Features 
Multiple Carryovers for Saturday’s Program
            
LAUREL, MD – Riding for the third day at Laurel Park since returning from injury, multiple Maryland champion jockey Sheldon Russell earned his first victory of the summer meet aboard Charles L. Biggs’ Two Charley’s in Friday’s opener.
 

Laurel to Host Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20

07/28/2016
Berths to NHC, BCBC and The Big One
$33,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
 
LAUREL, MD – The Maryland Jockey Club and Laurel Park will play host to the Champions Tournament Saturday, Aug. 20, with more than $33,000 guaranteed in prizes including berths to the National Handicapping Championship (NHC), Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and The Big One.
 

Stakes Winner Ravenheart Making Sophomore Debut Saturday; Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Friday’s Twilight Program

07/28/2016
St. Albans Boy Aiming for Fall Campaign After Summer Break
Coastal Sea Shows Courage in Record-Setting Victory
Maryland’s Leatherman Savors Opportunity to Ride at Home Track
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Friday’s Twilight Program
 

Rubley Making Successful Switch from Teaching to Training

07/27/2016
Former Assistant Chose Life with Horses over Career in Academia
 
LAUREL, MD – When the 2000s began Kelly Rubley seemed destined for a life of academia. But even as she climbed the ladder from middle school science teacher to administrator, the horses kept calling.
 
Before the decade was over, Rubley answered the call
 

Records Fall on Laurel Turf Course Sunday

07/24/2016
Coastal Sea Remains Perfect with Record-Setting Effort
Heiko Sets Turf Course Record for Third Straight Victory
Service for Ten Springs Upset in Sunday Feature
            
LAUREL, MD – Opal Eileen Paul’s Coastal Sea was bottled up in traffic before budging her way through a narrow seam in mid-stretch and drawing clear under a hand-ride to win Sunday’s eighth race at Laurel Park in track record time.
 

Feargal Lynch Rides Four Winners Saturday

07/23/2016
Jockey Russell Finishes Second in Saturday Return
Sallal, Vicky Ticky Tavie Win Saturday Co-Features
Rainbow 6, Super Hi-5 Carryovers for Sunday
Sunday Kids Zone Cancelled Due to Hot Forecast
            
LAUREL, MD – Rub the Rock ($14.20) powered down the center of the stretch to catch front-running Amain and win Saturday’s ninth-race finale, giving jockey Feargal Lynch his fourth victory of the card.

Italy’s Poehl Captures FEGENTRI Race at Laurel

07/23/2016
Maryland’s Taylor Leatherman Finishes Fourth for U.S.
 
LAUREL, MD – Evelyn Poehl of Italy hustled Michael Dubb’s Peppermint Stick from the gate and stayed in front to win Saturday’s FEGENTRI International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders race at Laurel Park.
 

FEGENTRI Race Part of Saturday Card at Laurel

07/22/2016
Maryland’s Leatherman Among Amateur Riders Competing
 
 LAUREL, MD – Maryland’s own Taylor Leatherman is one of eight amateur riders set to compete in the FEGENTRI International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders race Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Sheldon Russell Set to Return Saturday at Laurel

07/21/2016
Champion Maryland Jockey Excited About Latest Comeback
 
LAUREL, MD – More than seven months after tearing his labrum and fracturing his shoulder in two places in a training accident, jockey Sheldon Russell will make his long-awaited comeback Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

No Slowing Down at Age 11 for No Brakes

07/20/2016
21-Time Winning Maryland-Bred Popular On and Off Track
 
LAUREL, MD – Trainer Wayne Potts has 43 head stabled on the backstretch at Laurel Park but only one that gets his own fan mail. Every so often, Potts receives a care package of toys and treats from a distant admirer of No Brakes, a sturdy gelding whose name is reflective of his attitude.