Racing News

Ageless Ben’s Cat Takes Aim at Fifth Graded Stakes

07/07/2016
10-Year-Old Gelding Making 57th Career Start Saturday
 
LAUREL, MD – Having raced three times in less than five weeks to open his 10-year-old campaign, multimillionaire Maryland-bred gelding Ben’s Cat is set to make his 57th career start in Saturday’s Parx Dash Handicap (G3).
 

McCarthy Returns to Action on Holiday Monday Card

07/04/2016
Rainbow 6 Solved for $24,250 Payout
Super Hi-5 Carryover When Live Racing Resumes July 9
            
LAUREL, MD – After missing half of Saturday’s card and all of Sunday with a sore right knee, Maryland’s leading jockey Trevor McCarthy returned to ride on Monday’s special July 4 holiday program at Laurel Park.
 

Sore Knee Sidelines McCarthy Sunday at Laurel

07/03/2016

Leading Rider Uncertain to Ride Monday’s July 4 Holiday Program

LAUREL, MD – Jockey Trevor McCarthy, injured in a post-race spill Saturday at Laurel Park, took off his mounts Sunday and remains day-to-day with a sore right knee, according to agent Scott Silver.

McCarthy Wins Three, Injured in Post-Race Spill

07/02/2016
Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $14,099
Brunch, Kids Zone Highlight Weekly Sunday Funday
50-Cent Early Pick 5 Added to Wagering Menu             
           
LAUREL, MD – Maryland’s leading rider Trevor McCarthy took off his final three mounts with a sore knee after being unseated following the fourth race Saturday at Laurel Park.
 

Thoroughbreds a Family Affair for Hornings

06/30/2016
Future Looks Bright for Maryland Breeder-Owners                         
            

Laurel Park to Host All-American BBQ on July 4; Special Live Holiday Racing Program Begins at 1:25 p.m.

06/30/2016
Special Live Holiday Racing Program Begins at 1:25 p.m.                           
            
LAUREL, MD – Along with a special live holiday racing program on Monday, July 4, Laurel Park will play host to an All-American BBQ to wrap up opening weekend of the 24-day summer meet.
            

Summer at Laurel Park Begins Friday

06/30/2016
New LED Board Part of Continued Upgrades
Weekend Racing Continues Through Sunday, August 21       
Twilight Entertainment, Drink and Food Specials
Kids Zone and Brunch on Sunday
            

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.