Jemison Beats the Boys in Career Debut Sunday at Laurel
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. Ridden by Jevian Toledo for trainer Brittany Russell, Jemison ($4.20) […]
Multiple Graded Winner Field Pass Tops Henry Clark Nominees
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. The […]
One Winning Ticket in Stronach 5 Worth $89,498
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. Gulfstream’s Race 8 served as […]
Apprentice Rider Enriquez Jr. Brings Talent to Maryland
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 […]
Stakes Winner Alwaysinahurry Back to Work for Return to Races
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. Owned in a partnership led by Maury Povich, recently retired […]
Only Two Chances Left to Play Stronach 5
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 […]
$125,000 Federico Tesio Attracts 21 Nominations
‘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 […]
Stakes Winner Cooke Creek Nominated to Federico Tesio
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. Trainer Jerry O’Dwyer said he […]
Stronach 5 Returns $2,729
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. The Stronach 5 kicked off with Rebel Victory just lasting over Uncle Jerome to win Laurel’s ninth […]
Laurel Park Launching Spring Meet with Nine-Race Card Friday
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, […]