Racing News

Jemison Beats the Boys in Career Debut Sunday at Laurel

04/10/2022

4-Year-Old Filly is Half-Sister to G1 Winner Shedaresthedevil
Thursday’s Return of Live Racing Features Start of Turf Season

BALTIMORE – Jemison, a 4-year-old half-sister to three-time Grade 1-winning multi-millionaire Shedaresthedevil, made it look easy beating the boys in her career debut Sunday at Laurel Park.

Multiple Graded Winner Field Pass Tops Henry Clark Nominees

04/10/2022

Two-Time G3 Winning-Filly Alms Among 32 Dahlia Nominations
Among Five $100,000 Stakes, Three on World-Class Turf, April 23

BALTIMORE – Three Diamonds Farm’s Field Pass, a multiple graded-stakes winner approaching $1 million in career earnings, tops a list of 38 horses nominated to the $100,000 Henry S. Clark Saturday, April 23 at Laurel Park.

One Winning Ticket in Stronach 5 Worth $89,498

04/08/2022

BALTIMORE – There were three longshots in Friday’s Stronach 5 each returning more than $24, but one ticket holder solved the puzzle and was rewarded with $89,498.40.

The Stronach 5 featured a low 12 percent takeout and races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Apprentice Rider Enriquez Jr. Brings Talent to Maryland

04/07/2022

22-Year-Old Completes First Full Winter at Laurel Park
Stakes-Placed Excellorator Makes Successful Comeback Thursday

BALTIMORE – In a colony known for its production of talented young riders, Maclovio Enriquez Jr. is looking to add his name to the list.

Maryland-based riders have captured 12 Eclipse Awards as champion apprentice, the most recent being Alexander Crispin in 2020. Teenage sensation Charlie Marquez was a finalist in 2021, despite spending half the year as a journeyman.

Stakes Winner Alwaysinahurry Back to Work for Return to Races

04/06/2022

Elusive Knight, Excellerator End Layoffs in Thursday Feature
Nominations Close Saturday for Five $100,000 Stakes April 23

BALTIMORE – His name may suggest otherwise, but the connections of Mopo Racing’s Alwaysinahurry are taking their time bringing the now 4-year-old stakes winner back to the races.

Only Two Chances Left to Play Stronach 5

04/06/2022

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Laurel and Golden Gate

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 will be paused after April 15, so there’s only two more chances to play the popular Friday wager which has resulted in strong returns on investment.

Friday’s Stronach 5 will be highlighted once again with a low 12 percent takeout and competitive races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Last week’s Stronach 5 returned $2,729.90 with three winning favorites.

$125,000 Federico Tesio Attracts 21 Nominations

04/03/2022

‘Win & In’ for Triple Crown Nominees to 147th Preakness (G1)
Tops Four Stakes Worth $450,000 in Purses Saturday, April 16
Weber City Miss Qualifier for $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2)

BALTIMORE – Stakes winners Cooke Creek, Joe, Local Motive and Shake Em Loose, and Belgrade, who suffered his first career loss in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) last month, top a list of 21 nominees to the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park.

Stakes Winner Cooke Creek Nominated to Federico Tesio

04/02/2022

G2-Placed Colt ‘Superb’ in Thursday Breeze at Palm Meadows
Sunday Program 12:40 ET Post

BALTIMORE – Cheyenne Stable’s Grade 2-placed sophomore colt Cooke Creek, exiting the first off-the-board finish of his career last month, could return to the races in the $125,000 Federico Tesio Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park.

Stronach 5 Returns $2,729

04/01/2022

BALTIMORE – There were 51 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5 with each worth $2,729.90.

The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

Laurel Park Launching Spring Meet with Nine-Race Card Friday

03/29/2022

Federico Tesio, Weber City Miss Highlight Nine Stakes Worth $950,000
Spring Stakes Spectacular Nominations Due Saturday, April 2

BALTIMORE – Highlighted by the April 16 Spring Stakes Spectacular featuring the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds and $125,000 Weber City Miss for 3-year-old fillies, Laurel Park will open its spring meet with a nine-race program Friday, April 1.