Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules
The Biz
January 6, 2026
Laurel Park and Colonial Downs have released their stakes schedules for the early part of 2026.
Laurel’s extends through April, while Colonial’s is for the March mini-meet.
Colonial’s March stakes include the $500,000 Virginia Derby and $250,000 Virginia Oaks, which offer points towards qualifying in the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, respectively. Two horses from each ran in the big races at Churchill Downs in 2025.
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During its March mini-meet, which will take place March 12-14, Colonial will also host five additional stakes.
Laurel’s program for the first four months of the year includes 23 stakes and a pair of $100,000 overnight handicaps.
Highlights include a pair of $200,000 sprints for older runners, the Barbara Fritchie Stakes for fillies and mares and the General George, that take place Feb. 14.
The track will host its Preakness Preview Day Apr. 18 featuring the $150,000 Federico Tesio for sophomores and $150,000 Weber City Miss for three-year-old fillies. The Tesio offers the winner entrance into the Grade 1 Preakness, and the Weber City Miss provides the winner entrance into the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan.
Midlantic Stakes Schedule 2026
| Run Date | Track | Stakes Name | Purse | Grade/Restriction | Division | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | Sam Huff WV Breeders' Classic | $300,000 | WV-bred | 3 and up | 1 1/8 miles |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Cavada Breeders' Classic | $125,000 | WV-bred | F & M 3 and up | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Dash for Cash Breeders' Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 3 and up | 4.5 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Lottery Breeders' Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 3 YO Fillies | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 2 YO | 6.5 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Onion Juice Breeders' Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 3 and up | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Russell Road Breeders Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 3 YO | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WV Triple Crown Nutrition Breeders' Classic | $75,000 | WV-bred | 2 YO Fillies | 6.5 furlongs |
| 10-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | WVBC Distaff | $75,000 | WV-bred | F & M 3 and up | 1 1/8 miles |
| 13-Oct-2026 | Parx Racing | Commonwealth Sire S. | $60,000 | PA-bred and PA-sired | F & M 3 and up | 7 furlongs |
| 13-Oct-2026 | Parx Racing | Stallion Showcase S. | $60,000 | PA-bred and PA-sired | 3yo and up | 7 furlongs |
| 17-Oct-2026 | Delaware Park | Endine (BT) | $200,000 | F & M 3 and up | 6 furlongs | |
| 17-Oct-2026 | Delaware Park | Wilmington (BT) | $100,000 | 3yo and up | 6 furlongs | |
| 20-Oct-2026 | Parx Racing | M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile | $75,000 | 3yo and up | 1 mile | |
| 31-Oct-2026 | Charles Town | James and Eleanor Casey Memorial S. | $75,000 | WV-bred | 2 YO Fillies | 7 furlongs |
| 7-Nov-2026 | Charles Town | WV Juvenile | $75,000 | WV-bred | 2 YO | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Disco Chick | $75,000 | PA-bred and PA-sired | F & M 3 and up | 7 furlongs |
| 10-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Jump Start | $100,000 | PA-bred and PA-sired | 3yo and up | 7 furlongs |
| 14-Nov-2026 | Charles Town | My Sister Pearl S. | $75,000 | WV-bred | F & M 3 and up | 1 1/8 miles |
| 21-Nov-2026 | Charles Town | Randy Funkhouser Memorial S. | $75,000 | WV-bred | 3 and up | 1 1/8 miles |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Cornucopia | $75,000 | F & M 3 and up | 6 1/2 furlongs | |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Let's Give Thanks | $75,000 | 3yo and up | 6 1/2 furlongs | |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Pennsylvania Nursery | $100,000 | PA-bred | 2yo | 7 furlongs |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Shamrock Rose | $100,000 | PA-bred | 2yo fillies | 6 furlongs |
| 25-Nov-2026 | Parx Racing | Turkey Trot | $75,000 | 3yo and up | 1 mile 70 yards | |
| 28-Nov-2026 | Charles Town | WV Futurity | $50,000 | WV-bred | 2 YO | 7 furlongs |
| 24-Dec-2026 | Parx Racing | Parx Future Stars | $75,000 | 2yo | 7 furlongs | |
| 24-Dec-2026 | Parx Racing | Parx Future Stars Fillies | $75,000 | 2yo fillies | 7 furlongs | |
| 31-Dec-2026 | Parx Racing | Blitzen Handicap | $75,000 | 3yo and up | 7 furlongs | |
| 31-Dec-2026 | Parx Racing | Kris Kringle Handicap | $75,000 | 3yo and up | 1 1/16 miles | |
| 31-Dec-2026 | Parx Racing | Mrs. Claus Handicap | $75,000 | F & M 3 and up | 7 furlongs |
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