Laurel Park jockeys braved gusty winds and frigid temperatures this weekend with almost no added layers for warmth — and almost no complaints. Almost.
Local runners Lady Sabelia and Majestic Hussar are among the locals planning to take a shot at this weekend’s graded stakes at Laurel Park.
Jevian Toledo scored in two of Laurel Park’s three stakes Saturday, one a pick-up mount, making for what he called a “special” day.
King Leatherbury’s popular nine-year-old gelding Ben’s Cat may have one more 2015 start in him — and will return to racing in 2016.
Longtime Charles Town track announcer Jeff Cernik is no longer filling that role, and the track is using a rotation until a permanent replacement is found.
Jockey Nik Juarez won his first two stakes and then got engaged — all in a 10-day period this summer. Next up: the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, aboard Valid.
Ravenheart — the first horse to win in Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller’s colors — is the morning line favorite for Saturday’s Maryland Million Nursery.
Trainer Jeff Runco hit a rare grand slam Saturday night, taking four stakes on West Virginia Breeders Classics night, including the first three races.
Saturday’s $500,000 WV Breeders Classic will feature yet another clash between Lucy’s Bob Boy and Russell Road — spiced up by a talented supporting cast.
Owner/breeder/trainer John McKee has plenty of reasons to be optimistic in the upcoming West Virginia Breeders Classic.