Racing News

‘Adopted Son’ Prado Thankful for Time Spent in Maryland

06/23/2023

Hall of Fame Jockey Credits Maryland with ‘Launching’ Career
56YO Peru Native Announced His Retirement from Riding Tuesday

BALTIMORE – In the days since announcing his retirement earlier this week, Edgar Prado has spent time reading, listening and answering a seemingly endless number of texts, phone calls and social media posts and tributes to his long and successful Hall of Fame riding career.

Coffeewithchris, Raise Cain Top $100,000 Concern Nominations

06/22/2023

Triple Crown Series Veterans Among 21 to 7F Sprint for 3-Year-Olds
July 1 Stakes Include $100,000 Laurel Dash, $75,000 Jameela on Turf
Live Action Returns to Laurel with Nine-Race Program Friday

BALTIMORE – Multiple stakes-winning Maryland-bred Coffeewithchris and Grade 3 winner Raise Cain, both veterans of the Triple Crown series, are among 21 3-year-olds nominated to the $100,000 Concern Saturday, July 1 at Laurel Park.

Bosserati Extends Streak to Three in $100,000 Stormy Blues

06/18/2023

Remains Unbeaten on Turf in Father’s Day Sprint for 3YO Fillies
Live Racing Returns Friday with Rainbow 6, Super Hi5 Carryovers

BALTIMORE – A quick turnaround and an extra half-furlong didn’t matter as Joel Politi’s Maryland homebred Bosserati ran her win streak to three races, all since being moved to the grass, with a front-running half-length triumph over favored My Sweet Girl in Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.

Connections Hope $100,000 Stormy Blues to be a ‘Sweet Affair’

06/17/2023

My Sweet Affair Tops Turf Sprint on Sunday’s Father’s Day Card
Doctor Davis Prescribed Stakes Following Saturday Feature Win

BALTIMORE – With momentum on his side and a date at Royal Ascot next week, trainer George Weaver will have one final starter before running overseas in R.A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables’ My Sweet Affair for Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.

Joe Seeks Return to Winning Form in Stakes-Level Turf Feature

06/16/2023

Two-Time Maryland Champion Among Six Stakes Winners Saturday
Remuda Breaks Bowl Game Turf Course Record in Friday Victory

Maiden Special Weights, Competitive Allowance Sprints Spice Up Laurel’s Friday Program

06/15/2023

Two Carryovers for Return of Live Racing at Laurel

BALTIMORE – Three maiden special weights, two carryovers and a pair of competitive optional claiming allowance sprints, one each for the turf and dirt, are on the menu as Laurel Park serves up a nine-race program when live racing resumes Friday.

Bosserati Chasing Third Straight Win in $100,000 Stormy Blues

06/14/2023

Five-Furlong Turf Sprint Tops Sunday’s Father’s Day Program

BALTIMORE – Joel Politi’s Maryland homebred Bosserati, unbeaten in two starts since being moved the grass last month, will attempt to extend her streak and earn a first stakes victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues at Laurel Park.

Bound by Destiny, Bosserati Top Stormy Blues Nominations

06/09/2023

$100,000 Turf Sprint for 3YO Fillies Launches Summer Stakes
Zabracadabra Rolls to Opening Day Feature Victory Friday

BALTIMORE – Bound by Destiny, a two-time stakes winner on dirt yet to race on turf, and stablemate Bosserati, unbeaten in a pair of sprints since being moved to the grass, are among 33 sophomore fillies nominated to the $100,000 Stormy Blues Sunday, June 18 at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park Offering 16 Summer Stakes Worth $1.525 Million

06/08/2023

Five Stakes July 29 Led by 32nd Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash
33-Day Summer Meet Opens Friday with Nine-Race Program
Advance Wagering for Saturday’s Full Belmont Stakes Day Card
$100,000 Stormy Blues Kicks Off Stakes on Father’s Day, June 18

MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB, MARYLAND THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION AND MARYLAND HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCATION REACH EXTENSION AGREEMENT

06/07/2023

BALTIMORE – Today, the Maryland Jockey Club, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced an agreement regarding ongoing operations at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course. The parties have agreed to an extension of the current 10-year agreement that was set to expire on June 30, through December 31, 2023. With the extension in place, the Maryland Jockey Club will seek the approval of the Maryland Racing Commission for live racing dates for the remainder of the year.