After days of uncertainty the Maryland Jockey Club said it would cease racing at Laurel Park indefinitely because of the coronavirus emergency.
Racing at Laurel Park will take on the flavor of an intrasquad scrimmage, as only horses stabled there or at Pimlico will be permitted on the grounds.
For the second straight day, the coronavirus has prompted Charles Town to cancel its racing while it seeks permission to run going forward.
After a couple of days of confusion following Gov. Hogan’s emergency order Sunday, Laurel Park will race this weekend with additional restrictions.
In a Tuesday press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that his office in discussion with the Maryland Jockey Club about postponing the Preakness.
The Kentucky Derby will take place Sepember 5 – more than four months after originally scheduled – because of COVID-19 fears.
Monmouth Park chief Dennis Drazin today issued a statement in response to the indictments of last week that doesn’t seem likely to please many.
Legislation that would allow for both Pimlico and Laurel Park to be razed and rebuilt easily passed the Maryland House on Sunday.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Sunday ordered racetracks and casinos closed to the “general public,” setting off a scramble to determine what exactly he means.
In her first start in three months, Arrifana prevailed in an absolute thriller in the Nellie Morse Stakes at Laurel Park.
