Racing News

Laurel Park Serves Up Two Stakes On Saturday

12/26/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-26-13---Laurel Park will showcase two $100,000 stakes on Saturday, the Maryland Juvenile Championship for 2-year olds and the Willa On The Move for fillies and mares.

When entries closed for Saturday’s program, the Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship, the sister race to the Maryland Juvenile Championship, had failed to attract a sufficient number of starters and will not be contested this year.

Magee Claiming His Way To The Top Of The Standings

12/19/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-19-13---At Christmas time seven years ago, Kieron Magee was in his mid-40’s and working as an exercise rider at the Maryland tracks. Today, he ranks third in the Laurel Park fall trainer standings with 19 wins from 44 starters, an impressive 43%.

January & February Racing Dates Modified

12/17/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-17-13---The Maryland Jockey Club and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association have modified the January and February live racing dates for the upcoming 2014 winter meeting at Laurel Park.

Instead of racing Thursday through Saturday during the first two months of the year, Wednesday racing will replace Friday on the schedule.

Juarez Wins With His First Lifetime Mount

12/14/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-14-13---Apprentice Nik Juarez won with his first lifetime mount when odds-on favorite Love Heart beat six other $5,000 claimers in today’s fifth race at Laurel Park.

Another Multiple Win Day For Carrasco, Reaches 200 For Year

12/13/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-13-13---The Victor Carrasco train continues to roll as the apprentice rode two winners Friday at Laurel Park, including number 200 for the year. The 21-year-old now has 201 victories in 2013.

Preakness Stakes Purse Increased To $1.5 Million, Beginning In 2014

12/12/2013

BALTIMORE, 12-12-13---The Maryland Jockey Club today announced it has increased the purse for the Preakness Stakes (G1) from $1 million to $1.5 million. The middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown is Saturday, May 17 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Maryland Jockey Club Unveils Updated Black-Eyed Susan Logo, Announces New Brand For Event Held Each May

12/11/2013

BALTIMORE, 12-11-13---The Maryland Jockey Club today unveiled a new logo for Black-Eyed Susan Day and announced a new brand for the event.The 2014 Black-Eyed Susan Day is Friday, May 16 at Pimlico Race Course.

Black-Eyed Susan Day, held annually on the third Friday in May, is the second biggest day on the Maryland racing calendar in terms of purses, attendance and handle, trailing only Preakness Day.

Joint Custody Leads Throughout In Marylander Stakes

12/07/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-07-13---Konrad M. Wayson’s Joint Custody broke alertly, quickly assumed the lead and then turned back all comers as he raced to victory in the Marylander Stakes for 2-year olds.

Eighttofasttocatch Romps In Broad Brush Stakes

12/07/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-07-13---When the expected competition failed to show up, Sylvia Heft’s Eighttofasttocatch had it his own way once again as he galloped to victory in the $100,000 Broad Brush Stakes.

Mamdooha Motors Home In Gin Talking Stakes

12/07/2013

LAUREL, MD. 12-07-13---Shadwell Stable’s Mamdooha and Eddie Castro were content to stalk the leaders until called upon for run, then picked off her rivals around the turn and drew away to win the $100,000 Gin Talking Stakes, the first of three stakes on the nine race program at Laurel Park.