Racing News
LAUREL, MD. 01-06-15---The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) today announced construction has begun on the building of new stalls at Laurel Park. According to the 10-year agreement signed in December 2012, a minimum of 300 stalls need to be built by the MJC’s parent company, The Stronach Group, as part of a backstretch revitalization project.Star Pearl Impressive In Nellie Morse Stakes
01/03/2015
LAUREL, MD. 01-03-15---Pearl Bloodstock, Ltd.’s Star Pearl hounded the pacesetter to the top of the lane before wresting command and drawing away to victory in the 1-1/16th mile, $100,000 Nellie Morse Stakes, the third of four $100,000 stakes races Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park.
LAUREL, MD. 01-03-15---Somraj Singh’s Never Stop Looking hadn’t won a race since last January but past performances were of little matter over the wet going in this race as he steered wide into the stretch and ran down his foes to win the $100,000 Fire Plug Stakes, the second of four $100,000 stakes races Saturday afternoon at Laurel Park.
LAUREL, MD. 01-03-15---The crowd pegged Mrs. Frank Wright’s Lady Sabelia as the 1-5 favorite and she ran to expectations, winning the $100,000 What A Summer Stakes by a comfortable margin over the soggy main track at Laurel Park, the first of four $100,000 stakes races Saturday afternoon.
LAUREL, MD. 01-02-15---Mary Eppler saddled three winners Friday afternoon at Laurel Park, visiting the winners’ circle with Lily’s Peak ($3.40-race 1), Lovable Lady ($27.20-race 4) and Lasamanamama ($7.60-race 6).Four Stakes Races Highlight Saturday's Card
01/01/2015
McCarthy & Magee Capture Year-Round Titles
12/31/2014
LAUREL, MD. 12-31-14---Trevor McCarthy and Kieron Magee wrapped up titles for the calendar year in the jockey and trainer divisions respectively at the major Maryland tracks after today’s final card of the season at Laurel Park.
LAUREL, MD. 12-27-14---The sea parted and Howard M. Bender’s Ghost Bay charged through, galloping to victory in the $125,000 Maryland Juvenile Futurity, today’s feature at Laurel Park.
LAUREL, MD. 12-26-14—Copper Penny Stables’ Spotted Heart was relentless in pursuit, swinging wide, overcoming traffic and charging home to victory in the $125,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship, the feature offering on this sunny afternoon at Laurel Park.
