The horsemen’s groups for Parx Racing and Penn National said in separate statements that they’ve received the state go-ahead to resume racing.
With Charles Town having a few weeks under its belt, we dig into the track’s statistics and factoids from the first few weeks. What did we learn?
Seven stakes winners will square off in Laurel Park’s seventh race this afternoon, a grassy third-level allowance with a $47,000 purse.
Penn National could reopen for racing as soon as June 19, according to a Saturday tweet from the head of the local HBPA.
Dr. Feelgood overcame a stumbling start to win the It’s Only Money Stakes at Charles Town, while Twirling Owen won the Fancy Buckles.
With two months of no racing and no casinos, the Maryland-bred Fund has been depleted, but once it’s replenished, breeders will receive their bonuses.
Doug McCoy, a longtime chart-caller who continued his career in racing as a freelance writer, passed away last week.
Martin Mora, a Maryland security guard, passed away in April, and his absence was keenly felt this weekend as racing returned to the state.
Anna’s Bandit was best in Charles Town’s Original Gold Stakes, while her co-WV-bred Horse of the Year Runnin’toluvya, struggled in the Confucius Say.
The Maryland Racing Commission today approved the return of live racing to Laurel Park, which kicks off its summer meet May 30.