Racing News

Luna Belle Chasing Third Straight Stakes Win in $100,000 Wide Country

02/14/2022

BALTIMORE - Homebred filly Luna Belle, a stakes winner to end last year and begin this one, goes after a third straight victory for co-breeder/owner and trainer Hamilton Smith in Saturday’s $100,000 Wide Country.

The 29th renewal of the $100,000 Wide Country for 3-year-old fillies and the 27th running of the one-mile Miracle Wood for 3-year-olds and are among six stakes, two graded, worth $900,000 in purses on a 10-race program.

Jakarta Looking to Make the Grade in Barbara Fritchie G3

02/13/2022

Multiple Stakes Winner Placed Twice in Prior Graded-Stakes
Among Six Stakes, Two Graded, Worth $900,000 in Purses Feb. 19

BALTIMORE – Jakarta, a bargain purchase for Three Diamonds Farm that has gone on to become a stakes winner on turf and dirt as well as twice graded-stakes placed, goes after the biggest win of her career in the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel Park.

Cordmaker Chasing Elusive Graded Win in General George G3

02/13/2022

7-Year-Old Curlin Gelding Owns 13 Career Victories, Nine in Stakes
Seven-Furlong Sprint Among Six Stakes Worth $900,000 Feb. 19

BALTIMORE – Hillwood Stable’s nine-time stakes winner Cordmaker, arguably in the best form of his life, will put a three-race win streak on the line in search of an elusive graded-stakes victory in the $250,000 General George (G3) Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel Park.

Stakes Winner Glass Ceiling Breezes Saturday for Barbara Fritchie G3

02/12/2022

Stablemates Threes Over Deuces, Shackqueenking Work for General George (G3)

BALTIMORE – Claimer-turned-stakes winner Glass Ceiling, co-owned by trainer Charlton Baker with Michael Foster, fired a bullet five-furlong work Saturday ahead of her next scheduled start in the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) Feb. 19 at Laurel Park.

Moore: Unimaginable to Have Bred Horse of the Year

02/11/2022

Knicks Go First Maryland-Bred Named Since Cigar in 1996

BALTIMORE – It wasn’t as nerve-wracking as watching some of his races, but seeing the horse she bred at her modest Maryland farm earn the top annual prize in Thoroughbred racing was the thrill of a lifetime for Sabrina Moore.

Stronach 5 Returns $11,033 to a Dozen Winners

02/11/2022

Low 12-Percent Takeout

BALTIMORE – There were 12 winning tickets in Friday’s Stronach 5, each worth $11,033.90.

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

The popular wager started with an even-money shot in Alecka Star returning from a 4 ½-month layoff to win Gulfstream’s eighth race. That performance was followed by Mocephus and jockey Victor Carrasco winning Laurel’s ninth race at 3-1.

Thursday Feature Could Land Fraudulent Charge in G3 Fritchie

02/09/2022

Distinct Maryland Flavor at Thursday’s 51st Annual Eclipse Awards

BALTIMORE – A possible berth in the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) is on the line for Team Gaudet and Five Hellions Farm’s multiple stakes-placed Fraudulent Charge as live racing returns to Laurel Park Thursday.

Stronach 5 - Four Tracks, Five Races, Competitive Fields, Less Than 60 Minutes

02/09/2022

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Laurel, Santa Anita & Golden Gate
Low 12-Percent Takeout

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 returns Friday with five competitive races from four tracks in less than 60 minutes.

The popular wager, which continues to produce a strong return on investment, will begin at 4:11 ET and end approximately 49 minutes later and feature races from Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields along with a low 12-percent takeout.

A look at Friday’s Stronach 5:

Defending Champ Hibiscus Punch Among Barbara Fritchie G3 Nominees

02/06/2022

G3 Winner Wondrwherecraigis Tops Noms to $250,000 General George (G3)
Headline Six Stakes Worth $900,000 in Purses Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel

BALTIMORE – Defending champion Hibiscus Punch and fellow graded-stakes winners Leader of the Band, Sharp Starr and undefeated R Adios Jersey are among 27 accomplished older female sprinters nominated to the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie (G3) Saturday, Feb. 19 at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park Cancels Saturday’s Live Nine-Race Program

02/05/2022

Eight-Race Card Scheduled for Sunday Starting at 12:25 P.M.

BALTIMORE – Lingering effects from winter storm Landon have forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel Saturday’s live nine-race card at Laurel Park.

In addition to the winter storm, which passed through the Mid-Atlantic region Thursday and Friday, freezing temperatures and wind chill were contributing factors to the cancellation.

Laurel’s planned partial ARC simulcast presentation from San Isidro has also been cancelled.