Construction of new stalls at Laurel Park — part of the 10-year agreement to govern racing — has begun, with completion targeted for April.
In our year in review — the 10 most-read stories on The Racing Biz in 2014.
Elnaawi shipped in from his New York base and took home the money in today’s Native Dancer Stakes at Laurel Park.
Star Pearl scored her second stakes win in North America by drawing off to win the Nellie Morse Stakes at Laurel Park today.
The bettors ignored Never Stop Looking in the Fire Plug Stakes today at Laurel Park — right up until he scored a $51 upset.
Robin Graham trainee Lady Sabelia proved best in the muddy What A Summer Stakes today to punch her ticket for next month’s Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie.
Trainer Mary Eppler won three today at Laurel Park, including a maiden race with impressive first starter Lovely Lady.
Four stakes for older horses are on Laurel Park’s Saturday card.
Trevor McCarthy and Kieron Magee topped Maryland’s year-long jockey and trainer ranks, respectively.
Parx Racing ran two stakes yesterday in its last card of the year — and both were thrillers, one a dead heat for the win and the other a three-way battle.